: Stripped of their clothes and social pretenses, they spend the next several hours in a verbose duel. Miguel bloviates on his embittered views of life and literature, while Ángela navigates his advances and eventually reveals her own hidden strength and talent. Cast and Creative Team
Set on a sweltering July day in 1987, the story follows (played by José Sacristán), a cynical and revered veteran journalist, and Ángela (María Valverde), an idealistic young journalism student.
: Trueba uses the claustrophobic setting to strip away distractions, focusing purely on the "emotional friction" between two people from different worlds. Critical Reception madrid 1987 2011 subtitles english
: Ángela seeks out Miguel for an interview. Looking to seduce her, Miguel leads her to a friend's vacant apartment.
: Through a series of events, the pair find themselves accidentally locked in the apartment's small, green-tiled bathroom—entirely naked. : Stripped of their clothes and social pretenses,
The film relies heavily on its two lead performances to carry the 105-minute runtime:
: Delivers a commanding performance as a man representing the disillusionment of post-Franco Spain. : Trueba uses the claustrophobic setting to strip
: Known for her breakout roles in European cinema, she provides a subtle yet powerful counterpoint to Sacristán’s cynicism.