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.
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| Spanish | Una vida no tan simple |
| Directed by | Félix Viscarret |
| Screenplay by | Félix Viscarret |
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| Cinematography | Óscar Durán |
| Edited by | Victoria Lammers |
| Music by | Mikel Salas |
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| Distributed by | A Contracorriente Films |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Exploring issues of parenting and mid-life crisis, the plot follows the plight of architect Isaías, strugging with the work–life interface, as he vies to raise his children.[1][2]
Cast
- Miki Esparbé as Isaías[3]
- Álex García as Nico[4]
- Ana Polvorosa as Sonia[4]
- Olaya Caldera as Ainhoa[4]
- Julián Villagrán[5]
- Ramón Barea[5]
Production
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
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
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]
See also
References
- Meza, Ed (13 March 2023). "'Patria' Director Félix Viscarret Turns to More Personal Story of Parenting in 'Not Such an Easy Life'". Variety.
- Stegmeier, Ion (11 February 2023). "Cuatro películas navarras cruzan esta noche la península en busca de un Goya". Diario de Navarra.
- 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.
- 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.
- "Una vida no tan simple". Festival de Málaga. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- Aller, María. "'Una vida no tan simple': cartel y clip en exclusiva de la película protagonizada por Miki Esparbé". Fotogramas.
- Belategui, Oskar (14 December 2021). "Padres a la carrera en un Bilbao invernal". El Correo. Grupo Vocento.
- "'Una vida no tan simple' refleja en el Festival de Málaga una tragicómica crisis de la paternidad y de los 40 años". Europa Press.
- Martínez, Luis (23 June 2023). "Una vida no tan simple: retrato de un 'viejoven' con angustia al fondo (***)". El Mundo.
- Vall, Pere (23 June 2023). "Crítica de 'Una vida no tan simple', la nueva película de Félix Viscarret entre triunfos y fracasos". Fotogramas.