Bitter Christmas
Amarga Navidad
“You’re confusing fiction with reality.”
Synopsis
During a long December holiday weekend, a woman, whose mother has recently died, throws herself into work as a form of escape. Her relentless pace is interrupted when a panic attack forces her to take a break.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-20
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Bárbara Lennie
Elsa Rosado
Leonardo Sbaraglia
Raúl Durán
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Mónica
Victoria Luengo
Patricia
Patrick Criado
Bonifacio
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
Antonio Romero
Médico
María Morales
Doctora Patricia Otero
Amaia Romero
Ella misma
Belén Riquelme
Recepcionista de Urgencias
Miguel Ángel Gorbe
Camillero
Aitana Batres
Asistenta
Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.52x
-$5.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Amarga Navidad
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $11.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.1M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Alberto Iglesias
Pau Esteve Birba
Teresa Font
Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Writer
Agustín Almodóvar
Producer
Pau Esteve Birba
Director of Photography
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Teresa Font
Editor
Paco Delgado
Costume Design
Antxón Gómez
Production Design
Oihane Abrisqueta Diaz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Miguel Arregui
Stunt Coordinator
Eduardo Díaz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Guillermo Orbe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Sexuality • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Christmas about?
During a long December holiday weekend, a woman, whose mother has recently died, throws herself into work as a form of escape. Her relentless pace is interrupted when a panic attack forces her to take a break.
Who directed Bitter Christmas?
Bitter Christmas was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Bitter Christmas?
The principal cast of Bitter Christmas includes Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado.
When was Bitter Christmas released and how long is it?
Bitter Christmas was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bitter Christmas?
Bitter Christmas had a reported production budget of $11.7M and grossed $6.1M at the worldwide box office (0.52 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bitter Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bitter Christmas was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bitter Christmas?
Bitter Christmas holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).