Bitter Christmas

Bitter Christmas

2026 · 111 min · ES · R · 6.2 (158 votes)
Dir. Pedro Almodóvar · Starring Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado, Milena Smit · Music Alberto Iglesias

“You’re confusing fiction with reality.”

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During a long December holiday weekend, a woman, whose mother has recently died, throws herself into work as a form of escape. Her relentless pace is interrupted when a panic attack forces her to take a break.

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This film feels like a quiet, introspective journey through grief, punctuated by moments of dark humor. It's a thoughtful exploration of how we process loss and find connection, even when life feels overwhelming.

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