Comedy Drama

Cool Books

2026
Reading books doesn't make you a better person
Trailer
Hilario is a frustrated 40-year-old writer, trapped between nostalgia for classic literature and cynicism about the contemporary publishing world. While his novel is rejected by all Spanish publishers, he makes a living selling books at the bookstore La Ménsula and teaching an online writing workshop for older ladies, although his caustic attitude and disdain for sentimental stories only serve to alienate them.
Release Date
2026-04-22
Status
Released
Original Title
Casi todo bien
Runtime
1h 27m
Revenue
$12,200
Original Language
ES
Production Countries
Spain
Production Companies
TVE, AF Films
Overview
Hilario is a frustrated 40-year-old writer, trapped between nostalgia for classic literature and cynicism about the contemporary publishing world. While his novel is rejected by all Spanish publishers, he makes a living selling books at the bookstore La Ménsula and teaching an online writing workshop for older ladies, although his caustic attitude and disdain for sentimental stories only serve to alienate them.
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