Generally "cerebral" and "intelligent," though some viewers find it "pretentious" or "overly verbose".
Set against the sweltering backdrop of Madrid in the late spring of 1987, the film follows Miguel (José Sacristán), a celebrated but cynical newspaper columnist in his late 50s, and Ángela (María Valverde), a beautiful and ambitious journalism student in her early 20s. What begins as a mentorship—an interview that Miguel agrees to grant—quickly turns into a battle of wits, egos, and desires when the two become accidentally locked inside a bathroom together.
The film is a verbose, intellectual discourse covering: Writing and journalism Generational conflict and aging Madrid 1987 Imdb
If you enjoy dialogue-driven, high-concept chamber pieces (think My Dinner with Andre meets Sleuth with a layer of Spanish political memory), the 6.7 score may undersell it. If you prefer plot and pacing, the score will likely feel generous. Either way, Madrid, 1987 earns its cult status one provocative frame—and one user review—at a time.
The film serves as a meditation on the cultural and political transition of post-Franco Spain: Generational Conflict: The film is a verbose, intellectual discourse covering:
Frequently laud the superb acting, the witty, intellectual dialogue, and the intense, intimate atmosphere.
The premise is deceptively simple. Miguel agrees to meet Ángela in a quiet café in Madrid to discuss a potential interview for her university newspaper. The conversation is intellectual, flirtatious, and tense. When the café owner leaves, Miguel invites Ángela up to his friend’s nearby apartment to continue the discussion over whiskey. Once inside, a tragicomedy of errors occurs: Miguel locks the heavy wooden bathroom door to hide from the arrival of his friend. The lock jams. They are trapped. The film serves as a meditation on the
Madrid, 1987 is a 2011 Spanish drama film directed by David Trueba. The movie features a powerful two-character dynamic starring José Sacristán and María Valverde. The story takes place during a single hot summer day in Madrid, focusing on an intense intellectual and psychological encounter between an aging journalist and a young journalism student.
, a young student who matches the older man’s cynicism with her own quiet intentions. Critical Reception and Ratings
: You can find more details, including user ratings and technical specs, on its official IMDb page .
Features significant full male and female nudity, including several minutes of characters being shown nude while trapped.