• Source: Not Such an Easy Life

      • Not Such an Easy Life (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.


      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.


      Cast




      Production


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


      Release


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


      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".
      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.


      = 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:

      8th — Mondosonoro (consensus)


      Accolades




      See also


      List of Spanish films of 2023


      References

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