Bitter Christmas (2026)

You’re confusing fiction with reality.

Bitter Christmas (2026) poster

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
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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.