The Good Boss (El Buen Patrón)

  • Javier Bardem in El Buen Patron (The Good Boss)

Shortlisted for the Oscars in the International Feature category!

Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town awaits the imminent visit from a committee which holds its fate in their hands as to whether they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, the company’s proprietor, Blanco (Bardem) pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.

This dark comedy starring Javier Bardem has collected a record total of 20 nominations in the Spanish national Goya awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.

Presented by RoxCine. Co-presented by The Mexican Museum and SF Latino Film Festival

Runtime
2h 0m
Year
2021
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Format
2D Digital
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish with English subtitles
Categories
  • Assisted Listening