Alegría, tristeza

Alegría, tristeza (English title: Happy Sad) is a 2018 Spanish psychological drama film written and directed by Ibón Cormenzana. Produced with the backing of Movistar Plus+ and Television of Catalonia, the film runs about 96 minutes and centers on the emotional lives of its characters, moving between the two states suggested by its title. The ensemble cast includes Roberto Álamo, Manuela Vellés, Claudia Placer, Miguel Herrán, Carlos Bardem, Maggie Civantos and Pedro Casablanc. True to its name, the story dwells on the tension between happiness and sorrow, following its protagonists through an intimate, psychologically charged narrative. The film stands as a character-driven work of contemporary Spanish cinema, anchored by its performers and Cormenzana's understated direction.