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Pedro Almodóvar & Halina Reijn on 'The Room Next Door,' 'Babygirl'
VarietyStory by William Earl
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Two acclaimed directors, Almodóvar and Reijn, discuss their shared passion for Cocteau's classic play 'The Human Voice' and their latest projects shaking up the industry.
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- Almodóvar's 'The Human Voice' short film, starring Tilda Swinton, marked his first English-language production, while Reijn starred in a touring production of the same solo play.
- Reijn's directing debut 'Babygirl' tackles taboo themes of incest, with the Dutch filmmaker aiming to challenge societal norms and start tough conversations.
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Pedro Almodóvar, Halina Reijn, Tilda Swinton, Jean Cocteau, The Human Voice, The Human Voice, Babygirl