After Life
Après la vie
Synopsis
The final installment in director Lucas Belvaux's trilogy follows Pascal, a cop who sees a return to credibility in the capture of escaped convict Bruno--who in turn is harbored by Pascal's morphine-addicted wife Agnes. Pascal's already precarious ties to Agnes are strained further when he meets and falls for her fellow schoolteacher friend Cecile. With Pascal focused on Bruno and Cecile, Agnes is forced to find a fix on her own.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucas Belvaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucas Belvaux
- Original Score
- Riccardo Del Fra
- Original Title
- Après la vie
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Canal+, CNC, Cofimage 12, Entre Chien et Loup, Eurimages, Gimages 5, Natexis Banques Populaires Images 2, RTBF, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucas Belvaux
Lucas Belvaux
Riccardo Del Fra
Pierre Milon
Department Leadership Roster
Lucas Belvaux
Director
Lucas Belvaux
Writer
Riccardo Del Fra
Original Music Composer
Pierre Milon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About After Life
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What is After Life about?
The final installment in director Lucas Belvaux's trilogy follows Pascal, a cop who sees a return to credibility in the capture of escaped convict Bruno--who in turn is harbored by Pascal's morphine-addicted wife Agnes. Pascal's already precarious ties to Agnes are strained further when he meets and falls for her fellow schoolteacher friend Cecile. With Pascal focused on Bruno and Cecile, Agnes is forced to find a fix on her own.
Who directed After Life?
After Life was directed by Lucas Belvaux.
Who stars in After Life?
The principal cast of After Life includes Dominique Blanc, Gilbert Melki, Ornella Muti, Catherine Frot, François Morel.
When was After Life released and how long is it?
After Life was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for After Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for After Life was composed by Riccardo Del Fra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for After Life?
After Life holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).