Pedro Almodovar, director of NYFF centerpiece film ‘The Room Next Door,’ will receive 50th Chaplin Award in 2025

On October 4, Film at Lincoln Center announced that Pedro Almodóvar will receive the 50th Chaplin Award. His honor will be celebrated at Lincoln Center on April 28, 2025. The announcement was made by FLC President Lesli Klainberg ahead of the New York Film Festival centerpiece premiere of Almodóvar’s first English-language feature film, “The Room Next Door,” which stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore and won the Golden Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. It opens in Film at Lincoln Center on December 20.

SIGN UPfor Gold Derby’s free newsletter with latest predictions

“Pedro burst into our lives in 1985 with the premiere of his irreverent and darkly humorous film ‘What Have I Done to Deserve This?’ at New Directors/New Films. I hosted a suitably spirited party in my apartment that night, and it was then that I fell in love,” said Wendy Keys, Secretary of the Film at Lincoln Center Board of Directors. “Over the years, he has had 15 films in the New York Film Festival and also helped launch the Walter Reade Theater with a raucous screening of ‘High Heels’ in 1991. We all adore his lively characters, gorgeous palette, and mischievous sense of fun, but his films also affirm his profound love for women and a deep understanding of the human condition. We could not be happier to name Pedro as the recipient of the 50th Chaplin Award.”

More from GoldDerby

• 'Wicked' proves popular in Oscar predictions, leads early odds to win Best Costume Design

• 2025 Gold Derby Music Awards: Vote for nominations now in our 5th annual GDMAs!

• Gold Derby Oscar predictions 2025: See initial odds in 9 below-the-line categories [Updated October 7]

“Pedro Almodóvar is a storytelling master whose artistry, creativity, and exceptional talent have captivated audiences and filmmakers alike,” said Lesli Klainberg, President of Film at Lincoln Center. “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. Film at Lincoln Center is proud to honor Pedro Almodóvar with the 50th Chaplin Award.”

Best of GoldDerby

• 2025 Oscar Predictions: Best Adapted Screenplay

• 2025 Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actor

• Saoirse Ronan discusses 'The Outrun': 'I definitely felt like I came away from it changed'

Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Click here to read the full article.