Bitter Christmas (2026)
You’re confusing fiction with reality.
In 2004, advertising director Elsa Rosado faces a turbulent Christmas weekend. In 2026, filmmaker Raúl Durán turns her story into a screenplay, blurring the lines between reality, fiction, and those closest to him.
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Writers: Pedro Almodóvar
Stars: Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo
Bitter Christmas is a 2026 Spanish Comedy/Drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo. It runs 1h 51m and is rated R. The film holds a 6.2/10 rating from 154 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Bárbara Lennie
Elsa Rosado
Leonardo Sbaraglia
Raúl Durán
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Mónica
Victoria Luengo
Patricia
Patrick Criado
Bonifacio (Beau)
Milena Smit
Natalia
Quim Gutiérrez
Santi
Rossy de Palma
Gabriela
Carmen Machi
Médica
Diogo Belizario
Cliente de la terraza
Tusti de las Heras
Angelita
Gloria Muñoz
Madre de Elsa
Details
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Original Language | Spanish |
| Original Title | Amarga Navidad |
| Also Known As | Autofiction, Bitter Jul, Natal Amargo, Autofiktio |
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | El Deseo |
| IMDb ID | tt28088049 |
| TMDB ID | 1088548 |
