The Good Boss

Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town awaits the imminent visit from a committee which holds its fate in their hands as to whether they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, the company’s proprietor, Blanco (Javier Bardem) pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.

“It’s Javier Bardem’s show as he reunites with Fernando Leon de Aranoa for this parable of power.” – Screen International

“Javier Bardem gives a powerhouse performance.” – The Australian

“Curiously riveting.” - Variety