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202113 minPGdoc-short

Madrid, Bad Life

202113 minPGdoc-short

Over a hundred years after the term 'lowlife' was coined in Spain, the film examines its meaning in the context of modern Madrid's urban life.

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Isabela Bianchi,

Pablo Adiego Almudevar,

María Gómez García

Synopsis

Over a hundred years after the term 'lowlife' was coined in Spain, the film examines its meaning in the context of modern Madrid's urban life.

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Ignacio Ruizdirector

Isabela Bianchi

Isabela Bianchidirector

Pablo Adiego Almudevardirector

María Gómez Garcíadirector

Ignacio Ruizwriter

Synopsis

Madrid's streets show a mix of life forms a century after the publication of La mala vida en Madrid. This documentary investigates the label ‘lowlife’ in contemporary Spain. It addresses themes of class and sexuality in urban settings. The film uses 8mm footage to create a unique visual style. Urban life in Madrid offers a backdrop for this reflection on identity and societal norms. The runtime is 13 minutes, released in 2021.

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