Life Goes On (1965)
Madrid, Spain. Eloísa, a self-sacrificing wife and efficient mother, lives in the neighborhood of Maravillas with her husband, a violent policeman; her sanctimonious son, who spends his life studying and praying to atone for the sins of his family; and her two daughters, obsessed with wealth, who hate each other deeply.
Director: Fernando Fernán Gómez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: May 10, 1965
Cast
- Lina Canalejas - Eloísa
- Fernando Fernán Gómez - Faustino
- Gemma Cuervo - Luisita
- Milagros Leal - Mother
- Agustín González - Don Andrés
- Francisco Pierrá - Agapito
- José Morales - Rodolfo
- Fernando Guillén - Rafa
- José Calvo - Bar Owner
- Jacinto San Emeterio - Guillermo
Screenplay
- Juan Antonio de Zunzunegui (Novel)
- Fernando Fernán Gómez (Screenplay)
Music: Daniel White
Cinematography: Emilio Foriscot
Editing: Rosa G. Salgado
Production: Ada Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
husband wife relationship, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, madrid, spain, poverty, abusive husband
More Films by Director: Fernando Fernán Gómez
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life Goes On about?
- Madrid, Spain. Eloísa, a self-sacrificing wife and efficient mother, lives in the neighborhood of Maravillas with her husband, a violent policeman; her sanctimonious son, who spends his life studying and praying to atone for the sins of his family; and her two daughters, obsessed with wealth, who hate each other deeply.
- Who directed Life Goes On?
- Life Goes On was directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez.
- Who stars in Life Goes On?
- Life Goes On stars Lina Canalejas, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Gemma Cuervo, Milagros Leal, Agustín González, Francisco Pierrá.
- How long is Life Goes On?
- Life Goes On has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Life Goes On?
- Life Goes On is a Drama film.
- Where was Life Goes On produced?
- Life Goes On was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Life Goes On?
- The themes of Life Goes On include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.