Familia (1996 film)

Familia is a 1996 Spanish-French comedy-drama film written and directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.

Santiago, a 55-year-old lonely man, hires a company of thespians to act as if they were his family on his birthday.

[1] Familia was produced by Elías Querejeta PC, Albares Production and MGM Filmes,[2] with the participation of Televisión Española, Canal+ España and ESICMA and the support from Eurimages.

[4] Outdoor shooting locations included the district of Chamartín.

[2][6] Following its release, the film was adapted into a stage play.