Long Live Death
Vive la mort
Synopsis
In this highly symbolic romp, a young rebel and his girlfriend are on the outs with their conventional parents and are trying to be part of the political movements sweeping Europe, decrying consumerism and boring old things like civic chorales, etc. They run away to the mountains, get bored and hungry, in addition to being harassed by the local authorities, and return to their parents. There, the young man commits an act of murder and symbolically showers his girlfriend in expensive doo-dads.
Top Cast
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Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Reusser
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Reusser, Patricia Moraz
- Original Title
- Vive la mort
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Milos Films S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Reusser
Francis Reusser, Patricia Moraz
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Reusser
Writer
Patricia Moraz
Writer
Francis Reusser
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Live Death
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What is Long Live Death about?
In this highly symbolic romp, a young rebel and his girlfriend are on the outs with their conventional parents and are trying to be part of the political movements sweeping Europe, decrying consumerism and boring old things like civic chorales, etc. They run away to the mountains, get bored and hungry, in addition to being harassed by the local authorities, and return to their parents. There, the young man commits an act of murder and symbolically showers his girlfriend in expensive doo-dads.
Who directed Long Live Death?
Long Live Death was directed by Francis Reusser.
Who stars in Long Live Death?
The principal cast of Long Live Death includes Françoise Prouvost, Édouard Niermans, Erika Dentzler.
When was Long Live Death released and how long is it?
Long Live Death was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.