Life's a Bitch (2023)
- Original title
- Chiennes de vies
- Country
- Belgium
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Rating
- 6.7 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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