Pedro Almodóvar, the Oscar-winning Spanish writer-director who is making waves this awards season with his new film The Room Next Door , has been named the recipient of the 50th Chaplin Award bestowed by New York’s Film at Lincoln Center. He will be honored at a gala tribute April 28 at Lincoln Center that will feature excerpts from his work and appearances by co-stars, friends and colleagues. The Room Next Door , which stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival last month.
The Chaplin honor was announced Friday at FLC’s New York Film Festival ahead of the film’s U.S. premiere there.
It hits U.S. theaters on December 20 via Sony Pictures Classics.
“Pedro Almodóvar is a storytelling master whose artistry, creativity, and exceptional talent have captivated audiences and filmmakers alike,” said Lesli Klainberg, Film at Lincoln Center’s president. “From his earliest films, he has immersed us in emotionally rich, vibrant, complex, and compassionate worlds. A steadfast believer in cinema’s ability to both entertain and illuminate the human experience, Pedro had touched the hearts of film lovers around the world.
” The Room Next Door is Almodóvar’s first English-language feature. It centers on Ingrid (Moore) and Martha (Swinton), who were close friends in their youth when they worked at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter.
After years.