
Historias lamentables
Seen it?2021 | 129 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at fans of a well-timed joke. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
This satirical anthology tells the surreal stories of a gift for Don Horacio, a trip to the beach for Bermejo, a life-changing relationship between Tina and the young immigrant Ayoub, and a new client for a company that specializes in excuses.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 787 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Javier Fesser
- Pol LópezRamón
- Chani MartínBermejo
- Laura Gómez-LacuevaTina
- JanickAyoub
- Alberto Castrillo-FerrerAlipio
- Miguel Lago CasalJosé Angel
- Chema TrujilloEnciso
- Rosario PardoRosario
- Gerald B. FillmoreRyan
- Fernando SansegundoDon Horacio