Bilbao (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Àngel Jové, Isabel Pisano, María Martín, Francisco Falcon, Jordi Torras
Directed by: Bigas Luna
Print: Color
Runtime: 97 minutes
Genre: Thriller
Language: Spanish, English subtitles

*Bilbao* (*La llamaban Bilbao*; 1978) is a Spanish erotic thriller directed by Bigas Luna. The film follows Leo (Àngel Jové), a middle-aged man who becomes obsessed with a dancer and prostitute named Bilbao (Isabel Pisano). His obsession leads him to abduct and imprison her, resulting in tragic consequences. The film explores themes of obsession, power, and the darker aspects of human desire. It was presented out of competition at the 1978 Cannes Film Festival and is noted for its intense atmosphere and psychological depth.