The Cinematheque

“Extravagant and surreal … Updates Raymond Queneau’s pulp novel pastiche to often potent, bloody effect and puts a 180-degree spin on the established tropes of the Spanish Civil War movie.”

Jonathan Holland, Screen International

Adapted from Raymond Queneau’s provocative novel, this dark comedy transposes the Oulipo author’s mix of political and sexual warfare from Ireland’s Easter Rising to the end of the Spanish Civil War. The action is set over a single day in a remote post office, and pits a disorganized battalion of resistance fighters against the epitome of the Francoist regime in the wedding dress-adorned Remedios (Carmen Machi). Director Clara Bilbao captures the novel’s satirical edge with bold style, balancing biting humour with social critique. We Treat Women Too Well is daring, entertaining, and unafraid to challenge assumptions, while shining a light on Spain’s long tradition of irony and satire.

In Spanish with English subtitles

Streaming
December 1 (Sunday) through
December 15 (Sunday)

To stream this film:
Follow this link to the virtual platform.
Purchase a ticket for $12 (plus tax) or purchase a multi-film pass (details below). 

Once rented, you will have until December 15 to start the film. After the film is started, you will have 72 hours to finish watching it.

If you are having technical issues with the stream, please click here.
You can also contact EUFF directly by emailing info@​euffonline.​ca.

This film is available to stream in Canada only. 

Five Virtual Film Bundle: $50 (plus tax)
Online Festival Pass: $100 (plus tax) 

Please note: Tickets to in-person screenings do not include access to online EUFF offerings, nor vice versa.