"It works like a charm": You have to see this Spanish film starring Eduard Fernández before it leaves Netflix.

Users of the video-on-demand (VOD) platform Netflix have just a few days left to enjoy one of the most acclaimed Spanish films of the 21st century, winner of several awards and featuring an ensemble cast led by Eduard Fernández . A sharp, uncomfortable, and lucid portrait of the working world that has become a cult classic. of Spanish cinema .

Smoking Room was the debut feature film by Julio D. Wallovits and Roger Gual, which won over audiences and critics alike with a minimal budget and a brilliant script. Released in 2002 and recognized with awards such as the Goya for Best New Director and the Silver Biznaga at the Malaga Film Festival, this film offers a scathing look at the workings of corporations from the inside, with a growing tension that simmers and stirs consciences.

Set in a Spanish branch of an American multinational, the story begins when smoking is banned inside the offices. Ramírez (Eduard Fernández) begins a petition to open an empty room as a smoking area. What seems like a trivial initiative unleashes a chain of reactions that reveals fear, hypocrisy, and fierce competition among colleagues.

The film offers a relentless critique of the corporate model, served up with dark humor , a restrained staging, and an outstanding cast. With a budget of just €200,000 and shot independently, Smoking Room achieved what seemed impossible: becoming a generational touchstone and standing the test of time.

The film received international acclaim, winning awards at Karlovy Vary and receiving mentions at the European Film Awards. Its sharp dialogue, precise direction, and the performances of Juan Diego, Francesc Orella, and Chete Lera , among others, have cemented its status as one of the gems of recent Spanish cinema. Netflix will remove it after this Thursday, August 7.