Bitter Christmas (2026)
You’re confusing fiction with reality.
After her mother dies in December, advertising director Elsa immerses herself in work to cope. When a panic attack forces her to take a break, she decides to travel to Lanzarote with her friend Patricia. The story of these women run parallel to that of a screenwriter and film director, exploring how life and fiction are inseparably linked, sometimes painfully so.
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: March 20, 2026
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Alberto Iglesias
Cinematography: Pau Esteve Birba
Editing: Teresa Font
Production: El Deseo
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bitter Christmas about?
- After her mother dies in December, advertising director Elsa immerses herself in work to cope. When a panic attack forces her to take a break, she decides to travel to Lanzarote with her friend Patricia. The story of these women run parallel to that of a screenwriter and film director, exploring how life and fiction are inseparably linked, sometimes painfully so.
- Who directed Bitter Christmas?
- Bitter Christmas was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
- Who stars in Bitter Christmas?
- Bitter Christmas stars Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado, Milena Smit.
- How long is Bitter Christmas?
- Bitter Christmas has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Bitter Christmas?
- Bitter Christmas is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Bitter Christmas produced?
- Bitter Christmas was produced in Spain.