Life Kills Me (Spanish: La vida me mata) is a 2007 Chilean black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by Sebastián Silva (in his directorial debut)[1] and written by Silva & Pedro Peirano.[2] Starring Diego Muñoz, Amparo Noguera and Gabriel Díaz.[3]
| Life Kills Me | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sebastián Silva |
| Written by | Sebastián Silva Pedro Peirano |
| Produced by | Juan de Dios Larraín Pablo Larraín |
| Starring | Diego Muñoz Amparo Noguera Gabriel Díaz |
| Cinematography | Sergio Armstrong |
| Edited by | Danielle Fillios |
| Music by | Andrés Subercaseaux Jorge del Campo Pedro Subercaseaux |
Production company | Fábula |
Release dates | August 17, 2007 (SANFIC) November 1, 2017 (Chile) |
Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
Gaspar, a depressed young man, has not been able to overcome the early death of his brother, until he feels that he has reincarnated as Álvaro, a young man he has just met. Álvaro, an eccentric obsessed with death, takes advantage of the influence he has acquired in Gaspar to guide him through a series of experiences related to death. In this dangerous game, Gaspar will find a reason to live and Álvaro will find death.[4]
Cast edit
The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]
- Gabriel Díaz as Gaspar
- Diego Muñoz as Álvaro
- Claudia Celedón as Susana
- Amparo Noguera as Margarita
- Catalina Saavedra as Chabela
- Ramón Llao as Rubén / Ghost 2
- Alejandro Sieveking as David
- Marcial Tagle as Javier
- Roberto Farías as Coach
- Luz Valdivieso as Andrea
- Bélgica Castro as The Old Woman (The Death)
- Isidora Quer as Sofía
- Maricarmen Arrigorriaga as María Paz
- María Eugenia Barrenechea as Mother
- Sebastián Silva as Ghost 1
- Pedropiedra as Ghost 3
- Pablo Schwarz as Dead
Production edit
Principal photography began in July 2006 in Chile.[7]
Release edit
Life Kills Me had its world premiere on August 17, 2007, at the 3rd Santiago International Film Festival.[8] It was commercially released on November 1, 2017, in Chilean theaters.[9]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Santiago International Film Festival | Special Mention | Amparo Noguera | Won | [10][11] |
| Latin American Competition - Audience Award | Life Kills Me | Won | |||
| 2008 | Pedro Sienna Awards | Best Picture | Won | [12][13] | |
| Best Director | Sebastián Silva | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Diego Muñoz | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Performance | Claudia Celedón | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Sebastián Silva & Pedro Peirano | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Sergio Armstrong | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Danielle Fillios | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | Polín Garbisu | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Antonia Bravo | Nominated | |||
| Best Makeup | Carolina Lizana | Won | |||
| Best Special Effects | Mario Villalobos & Ismael Cabrera | Won | |||
| Altazor Awards | Best Fiction Film Direction | Sebastián Silva | Won | [14] | |
| Best Actor in Film | Alejandro Sieveking | Won | |||
| Best Actress in Film | Bélgica Castro | Won | |||
| Claudia Celedón | Nominated | ||||
| Circle of Art Critics of Chile | Best Chilean Film | Life Kills Me | Won | [7] |
References edit
- ^ "Entrevista con Sebastián Silva: "Convertirme en realizador fue una sorpresa para mí"". noticine.com. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ ""La Vida me mata" - Revista Nos" (in Spanish). 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Presenta película La vida me mata en la UDD - Universidad del Desarrollo". 2023-07-31. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "La vida me mata". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Reparto de La vida me mata (película 2007). Dirigida por Sebastián Silva". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de La vida me mata (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ a b "FABULA". cinando.cn. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Siete pasos para seguir el Sanfic 2007". Emol (in Spanish). 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "PELÍCULAS CHILENAS "ESTRENADAS" POR AÑO: AÑOS 2001 A 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Ediciones-anteriores | SANFIC" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "SANFIC 3. Santiago Festival Internacional de Cine". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ ""LA VIDA ME MATA" ACAPARÓ NOMINACIONES AL PREMIO "PEDRO SIENNA 2008"". 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Filme "La Vida Me Mata" ganó en los Sienna". 2016-03-13. Archived from the original on 2016-03-13. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Premios Altazor: Todos los ganadores". Emol (in Spanish). 2008-04-08. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
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