Life in Shadows
Vida en sombras
Synopsis
The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
Top Cast
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Fernando Fernán Gómez
Carlos
María Dolores Pradera
Ana
Isabel de Pomés
Clara
Fernando Sancho
Film Producer
Alfonso Estela
Luis
Félix de Pomés
Mr. Durán
Graciela Crespo
Mrs. Durán
Mary Santpere
Handmaid
Marta Flores
Wife
Miquel Graneri
Husband
Jesús Puche
Photographer
Juanito López
Child Luis
Antonia Llobet
Child Clara
Antonio Leal
Commander
Tomás Gutiérrez Larraya
Film Salesman
Arturo Cámara
Comandante (uncredited)
Camino Garrigó
Madre de Ana (uncredited)
María Severini
Dueña de la pensión (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
- Screenplay & Story
- Victorio Aguado, Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
- Original Score
- Jesús García Leoz
- Original Title
- Vida en sombras
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Castilla Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
Victorio Aguado, Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
Jesús García Leoz
Salvador Torres Garriga
Ramón Biadiú
Francisco de Barnola
Department Leadership Roster
Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
Director
Ramón Biadiú
Editor
Francisco de Barnola
Producer
Victorio Aguado
Screenplay
Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
Screenplay
Salvador Torres Garriga
Director of Photography
Jesús García Leoz
Original Music Composer
Ramón Matheu
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life in Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life in Shadows about?
The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
Who directed Life in Shadows?
Life in Shadows was directed by Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia.
Who stars in Life in Shadows?
The principal cast of Life in Shadows includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, María Dolores Pradera, Isabel de Pomés, Fernando Sancho, Alfonso Estela.
When was Life in Shadows released and how long is it?
Life in Shadows was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Life in Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life in Shadows was composed by Jesús García Leoz.