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Not Such an Easy Life

Not Such an Easy Life[1] (Spanish: Una vida no tan simple) is a 2023 Spanish comedy-drama film directed by Félix Viscarret starring Miki Esparbé alongside Álex García, Ana Polvorosa, and Olaya Caldera.

Not Such an Easy Life
Promotional film poster
SpanishUna vida no tan simple
Directed byFélix Viscarret
Screenplay byFélix Viscarret
Starring
CinematographyÓscar Durán
Edited byVictoria Lammers
Music byMikel Salas
Production
companies
  • Lamia Producciones
  • A Contracorriente Films
  • Klingsor Films AIE
Distributed byA Contracorriente Films
Release dates
  • 13 March 2023 (2023-03-13) (Málaga)
  • 23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) (Spain)
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

Plot

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Exploring issues of parenting and mid-life crisis, the plot follows the plight of architect Isaías, struggling with the work–life interface, as he vies to raise his children.[1][2]

Cast

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Production

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The film was produced by Lamia Producciones, A Contracorriente Films, and Klingsor Films AIE.[6] It had the participation of EiTB, Movistar+, and R Telecable and backing from ICAA, the Basque Government, and the Government of Navarre.[4] Shooting locations included Bilbao and Getxo.[7]

Release

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The film was presented at the 26th Málaga Film Festival on 13 March 2023.[8] Distributed by A Contracorriente Films, it was released theatrically in Spain on 23 June 2023.[4]

Reception

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Luis Martínez of El Mundo rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as a "delicate fable both sharp and clear-sighted without renouncing to be somewhat bitter and even subtly amusing".[9]

Pere Vall of Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting "its smart and sensitive narration" and a "dazzling" Olaya Caldera as the best things about the film.[10]

Top ten lists

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The film appeared on a number of critics' top ten lists of the best Spanish films of 2023:

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2024
 79th CEC Medals Best Actor Mike Esparbé Nominated [12]
38th Goya Awards Best Original Screenplay Félix Viscarret Nominated [13]
32nd Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Film Actor in a Minor Role Álex García Nominated
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Meza, Ed (13 March 2023). "'Patria' Director Félix Viscarret Turns to More Personal Story of Parenting in 'Not Such an Easy Life'". Variety.
  2. ^ Stegmeier, Ion (11 February 2023). "Cuatro películas navarras cruzan esta noche la península en busca de un Goya". Diario de Navarra.
  3. ^ Sotorrío, Regina (13 March 2023). "Félix Viscarret cura su crisis de los 40 en 'Una vida no tan simple': ni padres ni profesionales perfectos". Diario Sur. Grupo Vocento.
  4. ^ a b c d e D'Ocon, Manuel (11 May 2023). "'Una vida no tan simple': asi es el primer tráiler de la nueva película de Miki Esparbé, Ana Polvorosa y Álex García". Fotogramas.
  5. ^ a b "Una vida no tan simple". Festival de Málaga. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  6. ^ Aller, María. "'Una vida no tan simple': cartel y clip en exclusiva de la película protagonizada por Miki Esparbé". Fotogramas.
  7. ^ Belategui, Oskar (14 December 2021). "Padres a la carrera en un Bilbao invernal". El Correo. Grupo Vocento.
  8. ^ "'Una vida no tan simple' refleja en el Festival de Málaga una tragicómica crisis de la paternidad y de los 40 años". Europa Press.
  9. ^ Martínez, Luis (23 June 2023). "Una vida no tan simple: retrato de un 'viejoven' con angustia al fondo (***)". El Mundo.
  10. ^ Vall, Pere (23 June 2023). "Crítica de 'Una vida no tan simple', la nueva película de Félix Viscarret entre triunfos y fracasos". Fotogramas.
  11. ^ "Las mejores películas nacionales de 2023". Mondosonoro. 26 December 2023.
  12. ^ "'Cerrar los ojos', de Víctor Erice, la más nominada en la edición número 79 de las Medallas CEC". Kinótico. 29 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Premios Goya 2024 | Palmarés completo: todos los ganadores de la gran noche de 'La sociedad de la nieve'". Cinemanía. 11 February 2024 – via 20minutos.es.
  14. ^ "Todos los nominados de la 32 edición de los Premios Unión de Actores y Actrices de España". Escribiendo Cine. 4 February 2024.
  15. ^ "Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Lola Dueñas y Quim Gutiérrez, entre los protagonistas de los 32 Premios UA". Europa Press. 12 March 2024.
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