El mal padre
Synopsis
After years of estrangement, the famous writer and academic Santiago Balmes gathers his three children for a last request: to spend Christmas in the house where they used to spend summers as kids.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
74th SSIFF | San Sebastian International Film Festival 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Bueso
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Bueso, Oscar Díaz
- Original Score
- Raquel Sánchez
- Original Title
- El mal padre
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mod Producciones, Misent Producciones, Atresmedia Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Bueso
Roberto Bueso, Oscar Díaz
Raquel Sánchez
Andrés Gil
Fernando Bovaira, Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano, Rosa Pérez
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Bueso
Director
Roberto Bueso
Screenplay
Oscar Díaz
Screenplay
Andrés Gil
Editor
Fernando Bovaira
Producer
Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano
Producer
Rafa Jannone
Production Design
Giovanna Ribes
Costume Design
Ana Rubio
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for El mal padre.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El mal padre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El mal padre about?
After years of estrangement, the famous writer and academic Santiago Balmes gathers his three children for a last request: to spend Christmas in the house where they used to spend summers as kids.
Who directed El mal padre?
El mal padre was directed by Roberto Bueso.
Who stars in El mal padre?
The principal cast of El mal padre includes Eduard Fernández, Adam Jezierski, Francesco Carril, Meritxell Calvo, Cristina Plazas.
When was El mal padre released and how long is it?
El mal padre was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for El mal padre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El mal padre was composed by Raquel Sánchez.