The Good Life
Synopsis
The Beckmanns used to have more money than they could spend. Now it's all gone. The mother now supports her daughter off a small pension as they share a small apartment in wealthy Cascais, Portugal. The daughter, now in her mid-50s, never needed a job until now; she assures herself that she deserves more from life. Filmmaker Eva Mulvad observes their attempts at making ends meet, their hopes for the future, their malicious confrontations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva Mulvad
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- The Good Life
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eva Mulvad
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Department Leadership Roster
Eva Mulvad
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Life
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What is The Good Life about?
The Beckmanns used to have more money than they could spend. Now it's all gone. The mother now supports her daughter off a small pension as they share a small apartment in wealthy Cascais, Portugal. The daughter, now in her mid-50s, never needed a job until now; she assures herself that she deserves more from life. Filmmaker Eva Mulvad observes their attempts at making ends meet, their hopes for the future, their malicious confrontations.
Who directed The Good Life?
The Good Life was directed by Eva Mulvad.
Who stars in The Good Life?
The principal cast of The Good Life includes Annemette Beckmann, Mette Beckmann.
When was The Good Life released and how long is it?
The Good Life was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Life was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.