Spanish Series 'Perfect Life' Explores Imperfections of Womanhood
The Spanish dramedy series 'Perfect Life' (Vida Perfecta) premiered on ARTE Mediathek on May 22, 2024, and will be available until December 31, 2024. The show, created by Leticia Dolera, follows three women in their thirties—María, Esther, and Christina—as they navigate life's imperfections. María's engagement falls apart at a notary's office during a property purchase, leading her to seek refuge with her sister Esther, an artist struggling with creative block. The sisters take MDMA at their friend Christina's daughter's birthday party, resulting in María's unplanned pregnancy. Christina secretly uses birth control against her husband's desire for children. The series won Best Series and Best Cast at the 2019 Cannes Series Festival. Dolera directed, co-wrote with Manuel Burque, and stars as María. A second season has been ordered.
Key facts
- Series 'Perfect Life' available on ARTE Mediathek from May 22 to December 31, 2024.
- Created by Leticia Dolera, who also stars as María.
- Plot involves three women in their thirties dealing with life crises.
- María's engagement ends at a notary during a property purchase.
- Esther is an artist with creative block.
- Sisters take MDMA at a child's birthday party.
- María becomes pregnant after the MDMA trip.
- Series won Best Series and Best Cast at Cannes Series Festival 2019.
- Second season has been ordered.
- Co-written by Leticia Dolera and Manuel Burque.
Entities
Artists
- Leticia Dolera
- Manuel Burque
- Aixa Villagrán
- Celia Freijeiro
Institutions
- ARTE
- Cannes Series Festival
- Telefonica Audiovisual Digital
Locations
- Spain