Such is Life
Así es la vida...
“Based on Seneca's Medea”
Synopsis
After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, the helping of her caring, but cynical godmother, is not enough to prevent Julia from plotting her revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Paz Alicia Garciadiego, Lucio Anneo Seneca
- Original Score
- Leoncio Lara, David Mansfield
- Original Title
- Así es la vida...
- Country of Origin
- France, Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Filmanía S.L., Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, DMVB Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Ripstein
Paz Alicia Garciadiego, Lucio Anneo Seneca
Leoncio Lara, David Mansfield
Carlos Puente
Álvaro Garnica, Laura Imperiale, José María Morales, Jorge Sánchez
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ripstein
Director
Paz Alicia Garciadiego
Writer
Lucio Anneo Seneca
Writer
Álvaro Garnica
Producer
Laura Imperiale
Producer
José María Morales
Producer
Jorge Sánchez
Producer
Carlos Puente
Editor
Claudio Contreras
Production Design
Leticia Palacios
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Such is Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Such is Life about?
After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, the helping of her caring, but cynical godmother, is not enough to prevent Julia from plotting her revenge.
Who directed Such is Life?
Such is Life was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in Such is Life?
The principal cast of Such is Life includes Arcelia Ramírez, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Luis Felipe Tovar, Ernesto Yáñez, Alejandra Montoya.
When was Such is Life released and how long is it?
Such is Life was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Such is Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Such is Life was composed by Leoncio Lara, David Mansfield.