My Soul Brother

My Soul Brother is a 1993 Spanish drama film directed by Mariano Barroso from a screenplay by Joaquín Oristrell and Barroso which stars Juanjo Puigcorbé and Carlos Hipólito alongside Lydia Bosch and Juan Echanove. Barroso's directorial debut feature, the film earned Barroso the Goya Award for Best New Director.

Plot

Sleazy Toni meets with brother Carlos after 10 years upon a trip invitation from the latter.

Production

The film was produced by Fernando Colomo alongside Sogetel. It boasted a modest budget of 121.6 million ₧.

Release

Distributed by Warner Española, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 19 November 1993. The film screened in the Panorama section of the 44th Berlin International Film Festival, and the 29th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

Reception

Ángel Fernández-Santos of El País deemed the film to be "excellent" despite "serious blunders" such as the musical score completely unrelated to the action and the overcrowding of twists in the denouement.