Life's a Bitch (2023)

Original title

Chiennes de vies

Directed by

Xavier Seron

Genre

comedy

Country

Belgium

Runtime

1h 28m

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 7 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Three interwoven stories share a common thread of dogs. The film is a black comedy that mocks human emotions and social rules.

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What happens

Life's a Bitch (French: Chiennes de vie) is a 2023 Belgian black comedy film written and directed by Xavier Seron. The film is structured as a choral comedy, comprising three interwoven stories where dogs serve as the common thread. It blends humor, surrealism, and tragedy, offering a satirical look at the complexity of human emotions and social dynamics. The film had its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on 11 November 2023. Critics noted the film's ability to balance dark humor with poignant commentary on human relationships, loneliness, and societal norms. At the 14th Magritte Awards, Life's a Bitch received six nominations, including Best Screenplay for Seron and Best Actor for Jean-Jacques Rausin and Arieh Worthalter. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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