The Life of the Dead
La Vie des morts
Synopsis
A young woman convenes with her extended family in a provincial village where her cousin, in a coma, is hospitalized after attempting suicide.
Top Cast
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Thibault de Montalembert
Christian McGillis
Roch Leibovici
Yvan McGillis
Marianne Denicourt
Pascale McGillis
Bernard Ballet
Edouard McGillis
Suzel Goffre
Irina Lenehan
Laurence Côte
Isabelle Lenehan
Benoît Brione
Charles O'Madden Burke
Laurent Schilling
Tony O'Madden Burke
Emmanuel Salinger
Bob O'Madden Burke
Emmanuelle Devos
Laurence O'Madden Burke
André Cellier
Père Fitzsimmons
Hélène Roussel
Nell O'Madden Burke
Elisabeth Maby
Jeanne Fitzsimmons
Suzanne Waters
Dolly McGillis
Eric Bonicatto
Paul Lenehan
Grégori Baquet
Simon Lenehan
Georges Rucki
Le prêtre
Nita Klein
Illy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Premiers Plans d'Angers
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Original Score
- Marjolaine Ott, Fritz Sommer, Marc Oliver Sommer
- Original Title
- La Vie des morts
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Odessa Films, RGP Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud Desplechin
Arnaud Desplechin
Marjolaine Ott, Fritz Sommer, Marc Oliver Sommer
Éric Gautier
Laurence Briaud, François Gédigier
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud Desplechin
Director
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Arnaud Desplechin
Writer
Marjolaine Ott
Original Music Composer
Fritz Sommer
Original Music Composer
Marc Oliver Sommer
Original Music Composer
Laurence Briaud
Editor
François Gédigier
Editor
Antoine Platteau
Production Design
Marie Baudrillonet
Costume Design
Virginie Callot
Costume Design
Bénédicte Platteau
Costume Design
Ghislaine Tortereau
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Life of the Dead about?
A young woman convenes with her extended family in a provincial village where her cousin, in a coma, is hospitalized after attempting suicide.
Who directed The Life of the Dead?
The Life of the Dead was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Who stars in The Life of the Dead?
The principal cast of The Life of the Dead includes Thibault de Montalembert, Roch Leibovici, Marianne Denicourt, Bernard Ballet, Suzel Goffre.
When was The Life of the Dead released and how long is it?
The Life of the Dead was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life of the Dead was composed by Marjolaine Ott, Fritz Sommer, Marc Oliver Sommer.