The Impossible Language (Spanish: El idioma imposible) is a 2010 Spanish drama film directed by Rodrigo Rodero [es] from a screenplay by Rodero and Michel Gaztambide based on the novel by Francisco Casavella which stars Andrés Gertrúdix, Irene Escolar, and Helena Miquel.

Set in 1980 in El Raval, the plot follows drug dealer Fernando, who comes across self-destructive and heroin-addicted Elsa, whom with he enters a relationship.

Fascinated by her, Fernando abandons her nonetheless and begins a relationship with artist Victoria.

[7][13] Distributed by Barton Films, it was released theatrically in Spain on 26 November 2010.

[10] Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed The Impossible Language to be "a striking if uneven first film for Rodrigo Rodero", with a "quietly seductive" "blend of grunge and lyricism".