Biutiful

Synopsis of Biutiful

«Biutiful» is the film by Alejandro González Iñárritu (2011), starring Javier Bardem, Maricel Álvarez and Hanaa Bouchaib, on DVD.

Uxbal, a sick man raising his children alone in the marginal neighbourhoods of Barcelona, tries to reconcile his past with his family's future. His story intersects with illegal immigration, guilt and spirituality, in a realistic drama about fatherhood and redemption.

Original version in Spanish with English subtitles. Nominated for the Oscar for best actor and best foreign language film. Region 2 DVD in PAL.

Aimed at fans of social cinema and actor-driven dramas; rated for ages 15 and over.