Lifes Too Short: The Special is a 2013 English-language Comedy motion picture written by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Warwick Davis. The movie is directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Having admitted that he exploited his dwarf clients in the past Warwick finally comes good for them.. Lifes too short: the special stars Warwick Davis in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Keith Chegwin, Les Dennis, Shaun Williamson and Val Kilmer. It was released on 30th March 2013.