he Coffee Table (La mesita del comedor, 2022) is a Spanish dark comedy-drama directed by Caye Casas. The film stars David Pareja and Estefan’a de los Santos as Jesœs and Mar’a, a couple adjusting to life with their newborn baby. Tensions rise when Jesœs insists on buying an ugly, oversized coffee table against Mar’aÕs wishes. This seemingly trivial decision sets off a chain of events that leads to a shocking and devastating accident, altering their lives forever.

The film unfolds in a confined domestic space, amplifying its intense psychological atmosphere. As Jesœs desperately tries to hide the horrific truth from his wife and their guests, The Coffee Table spirals into a claustrophobic tale of guilt, repression, and crumbling relationships. With its slow-burning tension and pitch-black humour, the film explores the absurdity of everyday decisions and how they can result in irreversible consequences.

Premiering at the 2022 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, The Coffee Table received critical acclaim for its daring premise and unflinching tone. It later screened at genre festivals such as Fantastic Fest and Fantaspoa, where it was praised for its darkly comic yet deeply disturbing approach to domestic tragedy.

Special Features

New audio commentary by Zo‘ Rose Smith and Amber T

What Scares Us the Most: a new interview with director Caye Casas

A Sensory Journey: a new interview with actor David Pareja

We Are All Nuts: a new interview with actor Estefan’a de los Santos

Natural Oppression: a new interview with director of photography Alberto Morago

Postpartum: Rebecca Sayce on The Coffee Table

Caye Casas short films: RIP and Nada S.A.

Limited Edition Contents

Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Luke Headland

120-page book with new essays by Anton Bitel, Jennie Kermode, Joe Lipsett, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Josh Slater-Williams and Dolores Quintana, plus storyboard comparisons

6 collectorsÕ art cards