Life Kills Me (Spanish: La vida me mata) is a 2007 Chilean comedy-drama film directed by Sebastián Silva (in his directorial debut) and written by Silva & Pedro Peirano. Starring Diego Muñoz, Amparo Noguera and Gabriel Díaz.

Synopsis

Gaspar, a depressed young man, has not been able to overcome the early death of his brother, until he feels that he has reincarnated as Álvaro, a young man he has just met. Álvaro, an eccentric obsessed with death, takes advantage of the influence he has acquired in Gaspar to guide him through a series of experiences related to death. In this dangerous game, Gaspar will find a reason to live and Álvaro will find death.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:

Production

Principal photography began in July 2006 in Chile.

Release

Life Kills Me had its world premiere on August 17, 2007, at the 3rd Santiago International Film Festival. It was commercially released on November 1, 2017, in Chilean theaters.

Accolades

YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2007Santiago International Film FestivalSpecial MentionAmparo NogueraWon
Latin American Competition - Audience AwardLife Kills MeWon
2008Pedro Sienna AwardsBest PictureWon
Best DirectorSebastián SilvaNominated
Best ActorDiego MuñozNominated
Best Supporting PerformanceClaudia CeledónWon
Best ScreenplaySebastián Silva & Pedro PeiranoNominated
Best CinematographySergio ArmstrongNominated
Best EditingDanielle FilliosWon
Best Art DirectionPolín GarbisuNominated
Best Costume DesignAntonia BravoNominated
Best MakeupCarolina LizanaWon
Best Special EffectsMario Villalobos & Ismael CabreraWon
Altazor AwardsBest Fiction Film DirectionSebastián SilvaWon
Best Actor in FilmAlejandro SievekingWon
Best Actress in FilmBélgica CastroWon
Claudia CeledónNominated
Circle of Art Critics of ChileBest Chilean FilmLife Kills MeWon

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