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Life Kills Me

"Drama, Comedy, Film In Film"

2007 1h 32m ES
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5.6
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★5.6TMDB · 14
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
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Gaspar is a young, lonely cinematographer. Unable to deal with his sister and sick grandfather he spends his time with Susana, an actress working on a opera. When he meets Alvaro, an idealistic traveler, Gaspar's life changes. They embark on a adventure that help them unearth the fragility and value of human existence

“Drama, Comedy, Film In Film”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Sebastián Silva
Writers
Sebastián Silva, Pedro Peirano
Languages
Spanish
Countries
Chile

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sebastián Silva, shot by Sergio Armstrong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pedro Subercaseaux. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Danielle Fillios shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Gabriel Díaz and Diego Muñoz and Claudia Celedón carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Drama, Comedy, Film In Film".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1265183 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sebastián Silva directs. Sergio Armstrong behind the camera. Pedro Subercaseaux scores. Danielle Fillios cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Chile. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 19 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Sebastián Silva, shot by Sergio Armstrong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Pedro Subercaseaux. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Danielle Fillios shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Gabriel Díaz and Diego Muñoz and Claudia Celedón carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "Drama, Comedy, Film In Film".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt1265183 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Sergio Armstrong
Original score
Pedro Subercaseaux
Editing
Danielle Fillios
Makeup / hair
Carola Lizana
VFX supervisor
Ismael Cabrera
Sound
David Miranda-Hardy
Runtime
92 min · 1h 32m
Status
Released
Original language
ES

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Sebastián Silva

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Production companies

Who made it

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Key crew

  • Sound Post Production CoordinatorMarcos De Aguirre
  • ProducerPablo Larraín
  • ProducerJuan de Dios Larraín
  • EditorDanielle Fillios
  • Makeup ArtistCarola Lizana
  • Sound MixerDavid Miranda-Hardy
  • Sound EditorChristian Cosgrove
  • Assistant DirectorWaldo Salgado
  • SoundPatricio Muñoz
  • ColoristNicolás Ibieta
  • Assistant CameraEduardo Contreras
  • OtherCasandra Campos
  • HairstylistJuan Burgos
  • Sound DesignerDavid Miranda-Hardy
  • Sound EditorNadine Voullième
  • FoleyMauricio Castañeda
  • Dolby ConsultantMario Faucher
  • GafferVíctor Rojas
  • Second Assistant DirectorMaría José Droguett
  • Camera OperatorSergio Armstrong
  • Second Unit Director of PhotographyVíctor Rojas
  • Dialogue EditorMauricio Castañeda
  • Production ManagerRuth Orellana
  • Second Unit Director of PhotographyPablo Larraín

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • chile
  • film in film

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2007-11-01

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International titles

  • Life Kills MeUS

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