The film follows (José Sacristán), a cynical, aging journalist, and Ángela (María Valverde), a young, ambitious journalism student. What begins as a professional interview in a cafe transitions to a studio apartment, where the two become accidentally trapped in a small bathroom for an entire day and night.
Add this to your watchlist. It is a brilliant case study in minimalism. David Trueba shot the entire film in 12 days in a single set (a reconstructed bathroom). The sound design—dripping water, distant traffic, the claustrophobic echo of tiles—is masterful. The screenplay was nominated for a Goya, and it remains a reference point for filmmakers wanting to prove that a locked room and two actors are all you need. Madrid 1987 Imdb
, a young student who matches the older man’s cynicism with her own quiet intentions. Critical Reception and Ratings The film follows (José Sacristán), a cynical, aging
IMDb user reviews often highlight the film’s raw nudity. But unlike erotic thrillers, here nudity is uncomfortable, vulnerable, and intellectual. The characters are naked not for seduction but for exposure — literal and metaphorical. It is a brilliant case study in minimalism