La vida es sueño
Synopsis
A philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life. The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King. Basilio briefly frees Segismundo, but when the prince goes on a rampage, the king imprisons him again, persuading him that it was all a dream.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Justafré
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Calixto Bieito
- Original Title
- La vida es sueño
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Justafré
Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Calixto Bieito
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Justafré
Director
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Writer
Carles Pujol
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About La vida es sueño
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What is La vida es sueño about?
A philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life. The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King. Basilio briefly frees Segismundo, but when the prince goes on a rampage, the king imprisons him again, persuading him that it was all a dream.
Who directed La vida es sueño?
La vida es sueño was directed by Roger Justafré.
Who stars in La vida es sueño?
The principal cast of La vida es sueño includes Andoni Gracia, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Roger Coma, Miquel Gelabert, Àngels Bassas.
When was La vida es sueño released and how long is it?
La vida es sueño was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.