‘El Mal Padre,’ Inspired by ‘a Fear of Facing Fatherhood,’ Unpacked by Director Roberto Bueso

News Briefvia VarietyNovember 12, 2026

Roberto Bueso’s “El Mal Padre” (“The Bad Father”), a San Sebastian main competition contender sold by Film Factory, marks a tragicomic take on the mistakes of parenthood, and one son’s struggle not to repeat them.

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