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Film Report: Madrid, 1987 (2011)

Release:

The film premiered at the 2011 San Sebastián International Film Festival and was released in Spanish theaters in April 2012. Other References

The Story

: Miguel (José Sacristán), a respected columnist, meets Ángela (María Valverde) for an interview. Through a series of mishaps, they end up trapped naked in a bathroom for a day, forcing a raw exchange of generational views, desires, and regrets. Madrid 1987 Imdb

Final takeaway from the IMDb data:

If you enjoy dialogue-driven, high-concept chamber pieces (think My Dinner with Andre meets Sleuth with a layer of Spanish political memory), the 6.7 score may undersell it. If you prefer plot and pacing, the score will likely feel generous. Either way, Madrid, 1987 earns its cult status one provocative frame—and one user review—at a time. Film Report: Madrid, 1987 (2011) Release: The film

IMDb Parents Guide

Skip it. The is correct to issue warnings. This is not erotica; it is uncomfortable intellectual debate. But that is precisely the point. Trueba forces you to squirm, not from lust, but from the realization that you are voyeur to a political autopsy. The film is essentially a two-person chamber piece,

1. Quick Facts

• Cinematography: The film captures the sticky, oppressive heat of a Madrid summer effectively. The camera work is intimate, focusing largely on faces and the cramped geometry of the bathroom.
• Screenplay: Based loosely on a concept by Trueba, the script is the backbone of the film. It requires the audience to listen closely, as the action is minimal.

The film is essentially a two-person chamber piece, relying heavily on the chemistry and performance of its leads.