Almodovar's 'The Room Next Door' triumphs at Venice Festival

Director Pedro Almodovar poses with his Golden Lion Award for Best Film for the movie "The Room Next Door", during the 81st Venice Film Festival, Italy, Sept. 7, 2024.

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's first English-language movie "The Room Next Door," which tackles the hefty themes of euthanasia and climate change, won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.