

Life May Be
2014, English. Directed by Mark Cousins & Mania Akbari.
An Epistolary Love Affair
An epistolary feature film: a cinematic discourse between a British director Mark Cousins, and an Iranian actress and director Mania Akbari which extends the concept of "essay film" with startling confrontations in the arenas of cultural issues, gender politics and differing artistic sensibilities. A unique journey into the minds of two exceptional filmmakers which becomes a love affair on film.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 21 June 2014
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mark Cousins, Mania Akbari
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Life May Be runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Life May Be isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 June 2014. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life May Be?
If you liked Life May Be, try Love, Marilyn, Naqoyqatsi, I Am Ali.
Who directed Life May Be?
Life May Be (2014) was directed by Mark Cousins and Mania Akbari and stars Mania Akbari, Mark Cousins.