Life's a Bitch (2023 film)

Life's a Bitch
Film poster
FrenchChiennes de vie
Directed byXavier Seron
Written byXavier Seron
Produced byJulie Esparbes
CinematographyOlivier Boonjing
Edited byJulie Naas
Music byThomas Barrière
Production
company
Hélicotronc
Distributed byO'Brother
Release dates
  • 11 November 2023 (2023-11-11) (Tallinn)
  • 20 March 2024 (2024-03-20)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryBelgium
LanguageFrench

Life's a Bitch (French: Chiennes de vie) is a 2023 Belgian black comedy film written and directed by Xavier Seron. The film is structured as a choral comedy, comprising three interwoven stories where dogs serve as the common thread. It blends humor, surrealism, and tragedy, offering a satirical look at the complexity of human emotions and social dynamics.

The film had its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on 11 November 2023. Critics noted the film's ability to balance dark humor with poignant commentary on human relationships, loneliness, and societal norms. At the 14th Magritte Awards, Life's a Bitch received six nominations, including Best Screenplay for Seron and Best Actor for Jean-Jacques Rausin and Arieh Worthalter.