El buen patrón

Oct 15 2021 N/A 2h 0m
Comedy

Julio Blanco is the proprietor of Ba´sculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.

Plot

"The Good Boss" takes place in and around the Blancos Básculas factory, where all things must be in balance at all times. After all, they manufacture scales of all shapes and sizes. There, the seemingly benevolent boss, Bardem's Blanco, is preparing his workforce for an upcoming inspection by a group visiting local businesses to select one for a prestigious prize. Tensions begin to mount, however, when recently fired employee Jose shows up with his two children and begins making demands for the reinstatement of his employment. When Blanco's management team refuses, the employee begins a one man crusade to discredit Blanco and prevent him from winning the much-coveted award.

Written by

Fernando León de Aranoa

Directed by

Fernando León de Aranoa

Production Countries

France, Spain

Production Companies

The Mediapro Studio, Reposado Producciones, TVE, TV3, MK2 Films

Languages

Español

Awards

34 wins & 48 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
16,064
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA