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4.8 / 10(20 votes)IMDb19981h 30m$4K Worldwide GrossFrance

Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday

J'aimerais pas crever un dimanche

Synopsis

Ben works in a morgue. Ben's wife left him and he is into various kinds of alternative sexuality. Teresa dies of an ecstasy overdose on the dance floor. When she is brought to the morgue, she is resurrected -how shall I say?- in Ben's arms (that part based on a true story). From this starting point, the film revolves around the interactions between them and Boris (orgy fan), Abdel (no sentimental life), Ducon (wants to kill himself), Nico (dying of AIDS), etc... A social study of the 90s with heavy references to sex and deat

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 21, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$4K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Didier Le Pêcheur
Screenplay & Story
Didier Le Pêcheur
Original Score
Philippe Cohen-Solal
Original Title
J'aimerais pas crever un dimanche
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 30m
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Production Studios
Program 33

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Didier Le Pêcheur

Screenplay & Story

Didier Le Pêcheur

Original Score & Music

Philippe Cohen-Solal

Director of Photography

Denis Rouden

Film Editing

Sylvie Landra

Producers

Fabrice Coat

Department Leadership Roster

Fabrice Coat

Fabrice Coat

Producer

Didier Le Pêcheur

Didier Le Pêcheur

Director

Didier Le Pêcheur

Didier Le Pêcheur

Writer

Philippe Cohen-Solal

Philippe Cohen-Solal

Original Music Composer

Denis Rouden

Denis Rouden

Director of Photography

Anne Vadeldrge-Biset

Production Design

Sylvie Landra

Sylvie Landra

Editor

Nurith Barkan

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday about?

Ben works in a morgue. Ben's wife left him and he is into various kinds of alternative sexuality. Teresa dies of an ecstasy overdose on the dance floor. When she is brought to the morgue, she is resurrected -how shall I say?- in Ben's arms (that part based on a true story). From this starting point, the film revolves around the interactions between them and Boris (orgy fan), Abdel (no sentimental life), Ducon (wants to kill himself), Nico (dying of AIDS), etc... A social study of the 90s with heavy references to sex and deat

Who directed Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday?

Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday was directed by Didier Le Pêcheur.

Who stars in Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday?

The principal cast of Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday includes Élodie Bouchez, Jean-Marc Barr, Patrick Catalifo, Gérard Loussine, Jean-Michel Fête.

When was Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday released and how long is it?

Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

How much did Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday make at the box office?

Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday was composed by Philippe Cohen-Solal.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday?

Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).