Two widows, two bachelors, zero dignity — Spanish farce at its chaotic finest.
Leonor and Engracia suddenly become widows, but both will take their new social situation in different ways. When they meet Jose Luis and Eugenio, all the plans made will change with the intention of reaching the altar.
Acting
Esperanza Roy's side-eye could kill a man.
Production
1975 Madrid apartments scream nicotine and desperation.
Writing
Dialogue so rapid you'll need subtitles AND patience.
Director
Javier Aguirre
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Spain's 'destape' era — Franco had just died and filmmakers rushed to explore 'liberated' sexuality with all the subtlety of a brick.
Sazatornil reportedly improvised several Eugenio meltdowns; Roy's reactions are genuine exhaustion.
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