Not Such an Easy Life
2023 Spanish film
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
- Miki Esparbé
- Álex García
- Ana Polvorosa
- Olaya Caldera
| Not Such an Easy Life | |
|---|---|
Promotional film poster | |
| Spanish | Una vida no tan simple |
| Directed by | Félix Viscarret |
| Screenplay by | Félix Viscarret |
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Óscar Durán |
| Edited by | Victoria Lammers |
| Music by | Mikel Salas |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | A Contracorriente Films |
Release dates |
|
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
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
- 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]
Top ten lists
The film appeared on a number of critics' top ten lists of the best Spanish films of 2023:
- 8th — Mondosonoro (consensus)[11]
Accolades
| 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 | ||
| 7th ALMA Awards | Best Screenplay in a Comedy Film | Félix Viscarret | Nominated | [16] |