Overview

Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 4 awards, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2005) and the European Film Award for Best Director (2004)
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Nominations
5 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling (2005)
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Box office
Grossed $43.7M worldwide, about 3.4 times its $12.8M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Lake Como, Madrid, Galicia and 2 other locations
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Inspired by
Inspired by Ramón Sampedro
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Setting
Set in Spain
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Sequels
Follows Take My Eyes and is followed by The Secret Life of Words
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Music
Music by Alejandro Amenábar
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