The Bus of Life (Spanish: El bus de la vida) is an comedy-drama film directed by Ibon Cormenzana which stars Dani Rovira, Susana Abaitua, Pablo Scapigliati, Andrés Gertrúdix, and Elena Irureta.
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| Spanish | El bus de la vida |
| Directed by | Ibon Cormenzana |
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| Cinematography | Albert Pascual |
| Edited by | David Gallart |
| Music by | Paula Olaz |
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| Distributed by | A Contracorriente Films (es) |
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| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editMusic teacher Andrés moves to the Basque Country, where he is diagnosed with cancer. To travel to the hospital in Bilbao to receive treatment, he regularly uses an old bus driven by Mai that transports him and other cancer patients free of charge. By means of the new experiences on the bus, Andrés manages to overcome the stage fright that has frustrated him before.[1][2][3]
Cast
edit- Dani Rovira as Andrés[3]
- Susana Abaitua as Mai[3]
- Pablo Scapigliati as Unai[4]
- Andrés Gertrúdix as Víctor[4]
- Elena Irureta as Manuela[4]
- Antonio Durán "Morris" as Santi[5]
- Amancay Gaztañaga as Itziar[4]
- Julen Castillo as David[4]
- Roberto Álamo as Max[5]
- José Ramón Soroiz as Patxi[4]
- Miriam Rubio as Clara[4]
- Iria del Río[4]
Production
editThe film was produced by Arcadia Motion Pictures, Aixerrota Films and Pachacamac Films alongside Noodles Production, with the participation of Amazon, ETB, and TVC and backing from ICAA and the Basque Government.[1] Shooting locations included Orduña-Urduña, Biscay.[3] Original songs by Manuela Vellés, Kase.O, Los Chikos del Maíz, Fito & Fitipaldis, Chill Mafia, and Rigoberta Bandini were added to the film.[6]
Release
editDistributed by A Contracorriente Films, The Bus of Life is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 3 July 2024.[7] FilmSharks acquired world sales rights outside of Spain.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Un Dani Rovira con cáncer se sube a 'El bus de la vida', que presenta su tráiler oficial". Cine con Ñ. 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b Hopewell, John (15 February 2024). "FilmSharks Inks 'The Bus of Life,' from 'Robot Dreams' Producer Arcadia (Exclusive)". Variety.
- ^ a b c d "Dani Rovira regresa al País Vasco sin ocho apellidos pero cantando en 'El bus de la vida'". ABC. 28 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (30 June 2024). "Los estrenos del 3 de julio. 'El bus de la vida'. Amistad sin tiempo". Aisge.
- ^ a b "El bus de la vida". Arcadia Motion Pictures. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (6 April 2023). "Ibon Cormenzana shooting The Bus of Life". Cineuropa.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (1 July 2024). "'The Bus of Life' Gets Life-Affirming Trailer Ahead of Spanish Theatrical Release (Exclusive)". Variety.