The Worst of Times

Set on election night, this drama follows Aimar, a leader within a left-wing Basque nationalist movement. Returning home exhausted, he finds Itziar equally worn down and discovers that radical youth from his own party have staged a protest outside. Amidst this tension, Aimar must decide if he is willing to remain committed to the nationalist cause during a period of extreme difficulty.

The short film was produced in Spain by Ecam and directed by Enrique Corrales and Javier Olave. The screenplay was written by Sancho Javiérez and Saül Bascuñana. The cast features Óscar Goikoetxea as Aimar, Cecilia Solaguren as Itziar, and Ibán Malo as Locutor. The movie combines elements of action and thriller into its eleven-minute runtime. It was released on September 14, 2023.