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★★★★☆ (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.

: Miguel's friend, whose apartment serves as the film's primary setting. Though he has only a brief appearance at the beginning and end, his presence as the absent owner of the space adds another layer of voyeuristic tension to the story. Madrid 1987 Imdb

: The shifting balance between Miguel’s intellectual dominance and Ángela’s youthful vulnerability and resilience. ★★★★☆ (4/5) Quick Hit: Not for the prudish

Features significant full male and female nudity, including several minutes of characters being shown nude while trapped. Though he has only a brief appearance at

The film asks a brutal question: For Miguel, the answer is a ghost. For the girl, it is a future he can no longer reach.

The film serves as a meditation on the cultural and political transition of post-Franco Spain: Generational Conflict:

The power imbalance shifts constantly. Initially, Miguel holds the power as the experienced mentor, but Angela’s intellect and confidence challenge his cynicism, stripping him down both literally and metaphorically.