Feature Film: "Life is" (La Vida es”)

by Lorena Villarreal Treviño

Mexico/120min/Germany Premiere

*The Original Version in Spanish will be screened with English subtitles.

*The screening will be followed by a Q&A with attending team members.

Nora’s about to turn 40; all she can think of is What’s the point of it all? Her father passed away at that same age. A relationship after a trio has its challenges and facing life is a tough pill to swallow. Life is wonderful, painful, and messy all at once.

A universal story told through a modern and honest lens, exploring female empowerment and the midlife crisis, not as a stage of decline, but as a moment of transformation, questioning, and personal rebirth. From a powerful female perspective, Life Is narrates the diverse realities of contemporary women in their middle years, navigating the journey of redefining desire, loss, and their own freedom.

An intimate and witty film that tackles emotional fragility, the meaning of existence, and life’s major crossroads, while maintaining the humor, desire, and lightness inherent in reinventing oneself halfway through the journey. Shot on 35mm with a soundscape designed to heighten the emotional experience, the film touches on timely themes such as feminism, eroticism, mortality, and, above all, love.

Led by internationally recognized talent that ensures press coverage, media attention, and a global following: Paulina García, Naian González Norvind, and Natalia Plascencia.