The Bus of Life (Spanish: El bus de la vida) is an upcoming comedy-drama film directed by Ibon Cormenzana [eu] which stars Dani Rovira, Susana Abaitua, Pablo Scapigliati, Andrés Gertrúdix, and Elena Irureta.

The Bus of Life
Theatrical release poster
SpanishEl bus de la vida
Directed byIbon Cormenzana
Written by
  • Eduard Sola Guerrero
  • Ibon Cormenzana
Produced by
  • Ibon Cormenzana
  • Ignasi Estapé
  • Sandra Tapia Díaz
  • Ángel Durández
Starring
CinematographyAlbert Pascual
Edited byDavid Gallart
Music byPaula Olaz
Production
companies
  • Arcadia Motion Pictures
  • Aixerrota Films
  • Pachacamac Films
  • Noodles Production
Distributed byA Contracorriente Films (es)
Release date
  • 3 July 2024 (2024-07-03) (Spain)
Countries
  • Spain
  • France
LanguageSpanish

Plot

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Music teacher Andrés moves to the Basque Country, where he is diagnosed with cancer. To travel to the hospital in Bilbao to receive treatment, he regularly uses an old bus driven by Mai that transports him and other cancer patients free of charge. By means of the new experiences on the bus, Andrés manages to overcome the stage fright that has frustrated him before.[1][2][3]

Cast

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Production

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The film was produced by Arcadia Motion Pictures, Aixerrota Films and Pachacamac Films alongside Noodles Production, with the participation of Amazon, ETB, and TVC and backing from ICAA and the Basque Government.[1] Shooting locations included Orduña-Urduña, Biscay.[3] Original songs by Manuela Vellés, Kase.O [es], Los Chikos del Maíz [es], Fito & Fitipaldis, Chill Mafia, and Rigoberta Bandini were added to the film.[6]

Release

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Distributed by A Contracorriente Films, The Bus of Life is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 3 July 2024.[7] FilmSharks acquired world sales rights outside of Spain.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Un Dani Rovira con cáncer se sube a 'El bus de la vida', que presenta su tráiler oficial". Cine con Ñ. 4 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b Hopewell, John (15 February 2024). "FilmSharks Inks 'The Bus of Life,' from 'Robot Dreams' Producer Arcadia (Exclusive)". Variety.
  3. ^ a b c d "Dani Rovira regresa al País Vasco sin ocho apellidos pero cantando en 'El bus de la vida'". ABC. 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (30 June 2024). "Los estrenos del 3 de julio. 'El bus de la vida'. Amistad sin tiempo". Aisge.
  5. ^ a b "El bus de la vida". Arcadia Motion Pictures. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  6. ^ Rivera, Alfonso (6 April 2023). "Ibon Cormenzana shooting The Bus of Life". Cineuropa.
  7. ^ Lang, Jamie (1 July 2024). "'The Bus of Life' Gets Life-Affirming Trailer Ahead of Spanish Theatrical Release (Exclusive)". Variety.