Imdb — Madrid 1987

The script was inspired by Trueba's own experiences as a young journalist in 1980s Spain. Reception:

On a hot July day in 1987, a veteran, respected, and feared journalist named Miguel (José Sacristán) meets Angela (María Valverde), a young journalism student, for an interview. Miguel is intent on seducing her, and they eventually find themselves trapped naked in a bathroom at a friend's private residence. Madrid 1987 Imdb

★★★★☆ (4/5) Quick Hit: Not for the prudish or the impatient. Madrid, 1987 is a daring, claustrophobic Spanish drama that traps two people in a bathroom for nearly 90 minutes and dares you to look away. The script was inspired by Trueba's own experiences

Recommended Verification Steps (actionable) ★★★★☆ (4/5) Quick Hit: Not for the prudish

For those looking for a dialogue-heavy, contemplative piece of European cinema, Madrid, 1987 remains a significant entry in modern Spanish film history.

According to critics on Rotten Tomatoes , the film operates as a hybrid of a romantic comedy, a "sex farce," and a serious study of ageism and idealism. It is praised for its minimal setting and the powerhouse performance of José Sacristán, which carries the weight of the film's extensive dialogue.