The Dead Man and Being Happy
El muerto y ser feliz
“A film with roads, dogs and guns”
Synopsis
A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.
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José Sacristán
Santos
Roxana Blanco
Érika
Valeria Alonso
Young Pretty Nurse
Jorge Jellinek
Big Man
Carlos Lecuona
Érika's Father
Lisa Caligaris
Alejandra
Vicky Peña
Woman Who Was Blonde Yesterday
Fermí Reixach
Santiago
Javier Rebollo
Narrator (voice)
Lola Mayo
Narrator (voice)
Juan Nemirovsky
Mozo
Horacio Vay
Doctor
Pascual Condito
Enfermo
Carlos Zumbo
Enfermo
Manuel García
Enfermo
Omar Tiberty
Rubén
Itatí Eva Aranda
Mucama Colombiana
José Pierini
Hombre de mediana edad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Javier Rebollo
- Screenplay & Story
- Javier Rebollo, Lola Mayo, Salvador Roselli
- Original Title
- El muerto y ser feliz
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Eddie Saeta, Icónica, Lolita Films, Utópica Cine, Noodles Production, TV3, Picnic Producciones, Nunchaku Producciones, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Rebollo
Javier Rebollo, Lola Mayo, Salvador Roselli
Santiago Racaj
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Lola Mayo, Luis Miñarro, José Nolla, Damián París
Department Leadership Roster
Javier Rebollo
Director
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Editor
Lola Mayo
Producer
Luis Miñarro
Producer
José Nolla
Producer
Damián París
Producer
Santiago Racaj
Director of Photography
Miguel Ángel Rebollo
Production Design
Javier Rebollo
Screenplay
Lola Mayo
Screenplay
Salvador Roselli
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Man and Being Happy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dead Man and Being Happy about?
A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.
Who directed The Dead Man and Being Happy?
The Dead Man and Being Happy was directed by Javier Rebollo.
Who stars in The Dead Man and Being Happy?
The principal cast of The Dead Man and Being Happy includes José Sacristán, Roxana Blanco, Valeria Alonso, Jorge Jellinek, Carlos Lecuona.
When was The Dead Man and Being Happy released and how long is it?
The Dead Man and Being Happy was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.