Roberto (famed Spanish comic José Mota) once had a promising career in advertising. But now out of work during the economic downturn, he struggles to keep his family afloat and their dire situation a secret from his adoring wife Luisa (Salma Hayek).
After yet another dead end interview, it seems like reality will come crashing down on Roberto – until a freak accident places him at the center of a wild media storm. Realizing his opportunity, Roberto hires a brazen agent to help him leverage his new found fame into fortune, but Luisa begins to worry about what lengths Roberto will go to for his family’s security.
The film from beloved cult director Alex de la Iglesia goes into fresh territory for the daring director, a dark comedy / social satire that also works as a deeply felt drama about the devotion of a husband and father. A wild riff on manhood in the modern media world, As Luck Would Have It is a skewed take on the strange world we live in.
As Luck Would Have It (2013)
Directed by: Álex de la Iglesia
Starring: José Mota, Salma Hayek, Blanca Portillo, Juan Luis Galiardo, Fernando Tejero
Screenplay by: Randy Feldman, Álex de la Iglesia
Cinematography by: Kiko de la Rica
Art Direction by: José Luis Arrizabalaga, Biaffra
Music by: Joan Valent
MPAA Rating: None.
Studio: IFC Films
Release Date: February 1, 2013
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