El Planeta

In post-crisis Spain, a mother and daughter employ their wits to maintain a lifestyle they feel entitled to, bonding over their shared tragedy as they scam their way through life's challenges. Shot in black and white in the Spanish town where director Amalia Ulman grew up, "El Planeta" is an absurdist comedy that celebrates the power of petty crime and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. With a talented cast, including Ulman and her real-life mother Ale Ulman, this film navigates the absurdities of everyday life with humor and heart.