Life Kills Me
"Two brother, two dreams."
Originally released in 2002. Life Kills Me is a drama film. directed by Jean-Pierre Sinapi. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sami Bouajila, Jalil Lespert, and Sylvie Testud
Synopsis
Paul is a smart, university educated Frenchman of North African ancestry. He's a smooth talker, but he can't seem to get a job worthy of his skills. He ends up living in a single room, struggling to get by while going on many fruitless job interviews, during which he tries to impress his potential employers by turning his pizza delivery job into a tall tale about revamping the whole pizza chain. But at some point, they always seem to "see through him." He retreats into the boxing ring. His secretly gay brother Daniel also has trouble finding his place in the world. He spends all his time bodybuilding and takes dangerous drugs to enhance his physique. He dreams of being the next Schwarzenegger, but is forced to settle for a demeaning job as a "star" in a Hamburg sex club. Based on Jack-Alain Léger's novel
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Fabienne Servan Scheiber Productions
- Canal+
- CNC
- FilmFörderung Hamburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Kills Me about?
Paul is a smart, university educated Frenchman of North African ancestry. He's a smooth talker, but he can't seem to get a job worthy of his skills. He ends up living in a single room, struggling t...
Who directed Life Kills Me?
Life Kills Me was directed by Jean-Pierre Sinapi.
How long is Life Kills Me?
Life Kills Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Life Kills Me released?
Life Kills Me was released on May 26, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Kills Me?
The main cast of Life Kills Me includes Sami Bouajila, Jalil Lespert, Sylvie Testud, Simon Bakinde, Roger Ibáñez.