Madrid, 1987: An In-Depth Look at David Trueba’s Chamber Drama
Miguel's artist friend who owns the studio where the entrapment occurs. Themes and Context: Madrid 1987 1. The Context of Transition
is a critically acclaimed 2011 Spanish drama film written and directed by David Trueba. It features masterful performances by veteran actor José Sacristán and María Valverde . Madrid 1987 Imdb
The duo meets at a cafe and later moves to a secluded studio apartment for an interview. Due to a faulty door lock, they accidentally become trapped together in a small, windowless bathroom while entirely unclothed. This confinement strips away their social defenses, forcing them into a raw, verbal duel about life, aging, sex, politics, and the shifting landscape of Spain. Performance on IMDb
José Sacristán (Miguel) and María Valverde (Ángela) Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes Genre: Drama IMDb ID: tt1760980 📖 The Core Premise: Trapped and Exposed Madrid, 1987: An In-Depth Look at David Trueba’s
The film premiered at the 2011 San Sebastián International Film Festival and was released in Spanish theaters in April 2012. Other References
: While it remains a niche arthouse film, it is frequently cited by IMDb users for its "intellectual nudity" and the way it uses a small space to explore large themes like the transition of Spanish society post-Franco. It features masterful performances by veteran actor José
David Trueba’s 2011 drama Madrid, 1987 stands as a unique, deeply intimate entry in modern Spanish cinema. Set entirely within the cramped confines of a studio bathroom, the film strip-mines the psychological, sexual, and intellectual friction between two eras of Spanish history.
By stripping the characters (both physically and through their stripping of each other's arguments), the film forces a raw confrontation with their true selves. 3. Direction and Performances