Project Detail

Ways to Live Forever

Synopsis

The last months in the life of a 12-year-old boy who is dying of leukaemia and the impact on his friends and family. An uplifting story of a boy who lives out his last ambitions and prepares to die with humour and dignity. Based on the best-selling and prize-winning novel by Sally Nichols, the story draws triumph out of tragedy and dares to challenge the ways in which we confront death.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Gustavo Ron
Producer
Javier Gazulla, Andres Barbe
Co-Producer
Javier Gazulla, Andres Barbe
Editor
Juan Sanchez
Screenwriter
Gustavo Ron from novel by Sally Nichols
Director of Photography
Miguel Perez Gilaberte
Production Designer
Jason Carlin
Sound
Tommy Hair
Composer
Cesar Benito
Principal cast
Ben Chaplin, Emilia Fox, Robbie Kay, Greta Scacchi, Phyllida Law

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

El Capitan Pictures

Formato Producciones
Life & Soul Productions
24 Thames Point
Imperial Wharf
London SW6 2SX
UK

T +44 (0)207 836 6336

martyn@lifesoulproductions.com

Sales Company

Intandem Films

114-116 Charing Cross Road
London WC2H 0JR
UK

T +44 (0)207 851 3800

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