Spanish auteur Pedro Almod óvar's decades-long reign as the king of arthouse cinema in the US is about to be tested with his latest crossover hit.
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Almodóvar's films have grossed over $70 million at the US box office, making him the most commercially successful foreign language director in the country's history.
His upcoming release 'Room Next Door' is expected to build on that success, as the director aims to translate his unique vision to a wider American audience.