
The movie, directed by Bigas Luna, stars and Javier Bardem in their debut roles. It is a comedic melodrama that satirizes traditional Spanish machismo and the "Spanish soul" through a plot involving pregnancy, an underwear factory, and a ham delivery driver.
Jamon, also known as prosciutto or ham, has a long and storied history that dates back thousands of years. The earliest recorded evidence of cured ham production comes from ancient Rome, where pork legs were salted and dried to preserve them for long periods.
The movie, directed by Bigas Luna, stars and Javier Bardem in their debut roles. It is a comedic melodrama that satirizes traditional Spanish machismo and the "Spanish soul" through a plot involving pregnancy, an underwear factory, and a ham delivery driver.
Jamon, also known as prosciutto or ham, has a long and storied history that dates back thousands of years. The earliest recorded evidence of cured ham production comes from ancient Rome, where pork legs were salted and dried to preserve them for long periods.