Madrid, Bad Life (2021)

Madrid, Bad Life (2021) poster

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.

Director: Ignacio Ruiz, Isabela Bianchi, María Gómez García, Pablo Adiego Almudevar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Rafael de los Reyes, Daniel Cañizares
Production: Ecam
Country: Spain
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ignacio Ruiz, Isabela Bianchi, María Gómez García, Pablo Adiego Almudevar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madrid, Bad Life about?
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.
Who directed Madrid, Bad Life?
Madrid, Bad Life was directed by Ignacio Ruiz, Isabela Bianchi, María Gómez García, Pablo Adiego Almudevar.
How long is Madrid, Bad Life?
Madrid, Bad Life has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Madrid, Bad Life?
Madrid, Bad Life is a Documentary film.
Where was Madrid, Bad Life produced?
Madrid, Bad Life was produced in Spain.