Life Goes On
El mundo sigue
Synopsis
Madrid, Spain. Eloísa, a self-sacrificing wife and efficient mother, lives in the neighborhood of Maravillas with her husband, a violent policeman; her sanctimonious son, who spends his life studying and praying to atone for the sins of his family; and her two daughters, obsessed with wealth, who hate each other deeply.
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Lina Canalejas
Eloísa
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Faustino
Gemma Cuervo
Luisita
Milagros Leal
Mother
Agustín González
Don Andrés
Francisco Pierrá
Agapito
José Morales
Rodolfo
Fernando Guillén
Rafa
José Calvo
Bar Owner
Jacinto San Emeterio
Guillermo
José María Caffarel
Julito
Joaquín Pamplona
Police Commissioner
Cayetano Torregrosa
Don Gervasio
María Luisa Ponte
La Alpujarreña
Ana María Noé
Lina
Antonio Jiménez Escribano
Antonio Paul
Pilar Bardem
Release History & Theatrical Window
Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Fernán Gómez
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Fernán Gómez
- Original Score
- Daniel White
- Original Title
- El mundo sigue
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Ada Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Fernando Fernán Gómez, Juan Antonio de Zunzunegui
Daniel White
Emilio Foriscot
Rosa G. Salgado
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Director
Daniel White
Original Music Composer
Emilio Foriscot
Director of Photography
Rosa G. Salgado
Editor
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Goes On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Goes On about?
Madrid, Spain. Eloísa, a self-sacrificing wife and efficient mother, lives in the neighborhood of Maravillas with her husband, a violent policeman; her sanctimonious son, who spends his life studying and praying to atone for the sins of his family; and her two daughters, obsessed with wealth, who hate each other deeply.
Who directed Life Goes On?
Life Goes On was directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez.
Who stars in Life Goes On?
The principal cast of Life Goes On includes Lina Canalejas, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Gemma Cuervo, Milagros Leal, Agustín González.
When was Life Goes On released and how long is it?
Life Goes On was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Goes On?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Goes On was composed by Daniel White.
Is Life Goes On based on a book or true story?
Life Goes On is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Juan Antonio de Zunzunegui".