Due to many reasons, ranging from insecurity to trauma, a group of people have gained a lot of weight in recent times.
Acting
Antonio de la Torre's volcanic rage hiding infinite sadness.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it cuts through every cliché.
Direction
Arévalo finds dignity in the undignified moments.
Director
Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Arévalo cast his own brother Raúl as Alex, making the sibling tension weirdly authentic.
The film sparked debate in Spain for using actual overweight actors rather than prosthetics, which was still revolutionary in 2009 European cinema.
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