Just One Small Favor

Just One Small Favor (El favor) is a 2023 Spanish screwball comedy film directed by Juana Macías from a screenplay by Cristóbal Garrido and Adolfo Valor. It stars Inma Cuesta, Diego Martín, Sara Sálamo, and Alfonso Bassave, among others.

Plot
Upon the death of their nanny Amparito, well-off Gallardo siblings refuse to bury her in the family vault, going against Amparito's dying wish. They start receiving letters from Amparito, revealing uncomfortable truths about them.

Production
The screenplay was penned by Cristóbal Garrido and Adolfo Valor. Director Juana Macías billed the comedy as "classist" and, after a search for extreme and authentic real-life inspirations, she acknowledged Tamara Falcó as a benchmark for one of the characters. The film is a Zeta Cinema, Atresmedia Cine and Pumuky Films AIE production. It had the participation of Atresmedia, Movistar Plus+, Televisió de Catalunya, funding from ICAA and backing from ICEC. It was shot in Barcelona in 2022.

Release
Distributed by Universal Pictures International Spain, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 10 November 2023. Filmax acquired international rights to the film.

Accolades

 * 2024 || 3rd Carmen Awards || Best Actress || Inma Cuesta || Pending ||
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