Things That Make Living Worthwhile (Spanish: Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena) is a 2004 Spanish romantic comedy-drama film directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira, starring Ana Belén and Eduard Fernández.
Plot
The plot features the relationship between Hortensia, a divorced woman working as a civil officer at the INEM, and Jorge, an also divorced unemployed man and recovering alcoholic.
Cast
Production
The film was directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira whereas the screenplay was penned by Joaquín Oristrell, Yolanda García Serrano, Carlos Molinero and Luis Piedrahita. It was produced by BocaBoca Producciones with the participation of TVE and Canal .
Release
The film screened at the 7th Málaga Spanish Film Festival (FMCE) in 2004. Distributed by Columbia Tristar Spain, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 26 November 2004.
Reception
Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed the film be "an enjoyable, adult-oriented comedy romancer beefed up by a thought-provoking darker side".
Mirito Torreiro of Fotogramas gave it 4 out of 5 stars highlighting the chemistry between the leads to be the best about the film.
Accolades
See also
- List of Spanish films of 2004
References
External links
- Things That Make Living Worthwhile at IMDb
- Things That Make Living Worthwhile at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol
