"La escopeta nacional"

"La Escopeta Nacional" is a satirical Spanish comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, released in 1978. It humorously critiques the social and political corruption in Spain during the transition from dictatorship to democracy. The story centers on two noble families—one conservative, one liberal—who are forced to share a hunting trip, highlighting their conflicting values and underlying tensions. The film uses witty dialogue and exaggerated situations to explore themes of hypocrisy, class disparity, and the absurdities of Spanish society at the time. It’s considered a sharp, insightful commentary on Spain’s political and social climate of the late 20th century.