Over a hundred years since the publication of the sociological text, La mala vida en Madrid, that coined the term in Spain, what does it mean to be a ‘lowlife’? Eye-catching, almost otherworldy and unashamedly provocative, this commentary on class, sexuality and urban stratification appropriates the pathologising label of ‘Other’ to shine a light on the explosion of ‘lifeforms’ in the Spanish capital today. Featuring the clever use of 8mm to create a surreal, pseudo-documentary look that draws in and distances simultaneously, Madrid, Bad Life is a sophisticated and thought-provoking high-concept work.
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Ignacio Ruiz Director · Isabela Bianchi Director María Gómez García Director
First release August 16, 2021 · Produced in Spain · Original title Madrid, mala vida
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Original title
Madrid, mala vida
Original language
Spanish
Release dates
Australia · August 16, 2021
Premiere · Melbourne International Film Festival
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