Credits

Land

Spain

Taal

Catalan/Spanish

Ondertitels

English

Speeltijd

108

Regie

Dani de la Orden

Storyline

Casa en Llamas, directed by Dani de la Orden, is an incisive and entertaining tragicomedy that explores the dark corners of family life and the tensions that can arise even in the most anticipated moments. Montse, masterfully portrayed by Emma Vilarasau, is ready to enjoy a long-awaited weekend with her entire family at their summer home on the Costa Brava. After a lengthy divorce and with children who have grown up and distanced themselves, Montse clings to the hope that this gathering will be perfect, a chance to reconnect and recover those seemingly lost family moments.

However, the reality is quite different. As the weekend progresses, underlying tensions emerge, revealing unresolved resentments and hidden secrets that threaten to ruin the long-desired togetherness. Montse finds herself caught between her expectations and the harsh reality of a family that has forgotten how to be united, leading her to carry out a series of unexpected actions that will metaphorically “ignite” old wounds and the apparent family harmony.

With sharp dialogue and almost everyday situations, Casa en Llamas offers a naturalistic and humorous look at family dynamics, highlighting how selfish and pathetic love can sometimes be. The film invites us to reflect on family ties, expectations, and the inevitable frustration that can arise when the ideal of family clashes with harsh reality. It is an honest and moving portrayal that reveals that, deep down, we all carry a spark of chaos within us, ready to explode.

In this weekend that Montse eagerly anticipates, emotional fires are just around the corner, and the question is: can her family survive the storm? Casa en Llamas is a story about what it means to be family, even when the flames of discord seem to be lurking.