The comedy from Fernando León de Arano (Princesses) was an engaging and auspicious debut for the young filmmaker. A large family gathers at the home of Santiago (Juan L. Galliardo) to celebrate his 55th birthday. They sing Happy Birthday to him as he appears in the kitchen, make jokes, hug him. But something is clearly wrong as Santiago opens his presents …
Comedy/Drama, Spain/France/ Great Britain 1994, 97min. (18+)
By: Fernando León de Aranoa
With: Juan Luis Galiardo, Amparo Muñoz and Elena Anaya
Special mention Fipresci, 1996.
Best actor, 1997 Miami Spanish Film Festival and Goya 1998 for best novel director.