Sopa de pollo de mamá

According to its author, Mom's chicken soup is based on a recipe for six people: one small chicken, two onions, two cloves of garlic, one carrot, three cups of milk, two potatoes, one tablespoon of cornstarch, and salt and pepper to taste. Mrs. Maite is making chicken soup in her kitchen, and next to her, on a television set, a strange character (Francisco) is seen struggling with windows and doors, determined to enter a house. In ten minutes, Castillo recounts, two actions are described that ultimately complement each other, as the outcome is disconcerting.

Directed by Carlos Castillo, Sopa de pollo de mamá leans on a strong ensemble — Maite Galán, Francisco Silva — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1981.