I found the movie to be truly excellent, and I encourage everyone to check it out. The story unfolds in Madrid during 1987, which marked a time of change for Spain following Franco’s passing and as the country moved toward becoming a democratic nation.

Madrid, 1987 isn’t exactly a film that aligns with modern sensibilities regarding harassment, which is reason enough to watch it, though certainly not the sole justification. Miguel (José Sacristán), an older columnist, attempts to manipulate a young college student named Ángela (María Valverde) into a sexual encounter. There's nothing romantic about this scenario, and writer/director David Trueba makes no effort to …