Bitter Christmas
Original title: Amarga Navidad
- Genre: Drama
- Country: Spain
- Runtime: 111 min
Charming Elsa arrives in 2004 on sunny Lanzarote to escape a life crisis and seek a fresh start. This is a story being written by aging acclaimed director Raúl. However, the events and characters suspiciously resemble the fates of Raúl's loved ones. They begin to recognize themselves in the story and ask uncomfortable questions. Where does inspiration end and privacy begin? With his most personal film, Pedro Almodóvar returned to the main competition at the Cannes festival to captivate audiences with his characteristic cocktail of strong female characters, vibrant Spanish atmosphere, vivid colors, and unmistakable energy.
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
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About
Bárbara Lennie is a Spanish actress who has built her career across film and theatre. She gained wider recognition with her role in the thriller Marshland (2014) and has worked with some of Spain's most prominent directors. In Almodóvar's The Room Next Door (2024) she plays one of the central female characters.
Leonardo Sbaraglia is an Argentine actor who has built a career across Latin American and Spanish cinema. He has collaborated with Pedro Almodóvar on several occasions, including Todo sobre mi madre. He is known for his work in dramas and thrillers.
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón is a Spanish actress best known for her roles in Before Sunrise (1995) and Volver (2006). She works across a wide range of genres and has collaborated with major European and Hollywood directors throughout her career.
Milena Smit is a Spanish actress who broke through with Pedro Almodóvar's Parallel Mothers (2021), playing opposite Penélope Cruz. She started out as a model before turning to acting, and Hořké svátky marks another collaboration with Almodóvar.
Quim Gutiérrez is a Spanish actor known for his work in film and television. He gained wide recognition through popular comedies such as Tres metros sobre el cielo and No lo llames amor... llámalo X. In Bitter Holidays he appears alongside actors from Pedro Almodóvar's regular circle.
Carmen Machi is a Spanish actress best known for playing Aida López in the hit sitcom Aquí no hay quien viva. She works across comedy and drama and has collaborated with some of Spain's most prominent directors. In Pedro Almodóvar's film Hořké svátky she is part of the ensemble of strong female characters central to t…
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