Three Lives and Only One Death
Trois vies et une seule mort
Synopsis
Four intertwining stories of bizarre occurrences in Paris featuring a man who was stolen away by fairies, a professor who becomes a tramp, the lovers who inherit a chateau – and the last tale that connects all that has gone before.
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Marcello Mastroianni
Mateo Strano / Georges Vickers / Butler / Luc Allamand
Anna Galiena
Maria Gabri - Colosso "Tania la Corse"
Marisa Paredes
Maria
Chiara Mastroianni
Cecile
Arielle Dombasle
Helene
Jean-Yves Gautier
Mario
Melvil Poupaud
Martin
Féodor Atkine
André
Jacques Pieiller
Tania's Husband
Pierre Bellemare
Radio Narrator
Smaïn
Luca
Lou Castel
Bum #1
Roland Topor
Bum #2
Jacques Delpi
Bum #3
Jean Badin
Antoine José
Monique Mélinand
Madame Vickers
Bastien Vincent
Carlito
Guillaume de Tonquédec
Piotr
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Bonitzer, Raúl Ruiz
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Trois vies et une seule mort
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, La Sept Cinéma, Madragoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Pascal Bonitzer, Raúl Ruiz
Jorge Arriagada
Laurent Machuel
Rudolfo Wedeles
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Jeanne Berthon
Costume Design
Monique Perrot
Costume Design
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
Pascal Bonitzer
Writer
Raúl Ruiz
Writer
Rudolfo Wedeles
Editor
Paulo Branco
Producer
Luc Chalon
Production Design
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Laurent Machuel
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Lives and Only One Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Lives and Only One Death about?
Four intertwining stories of bizarre occurrences in Paris featuring a man who was stolen away by fairies, a professor who becomes a tramp, the lovers who inherit a chateau – and the last tale that connects all that has gone before.
Who directed Three Lives and Only One Death?
Three Lives and Only One Death was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in Three Lives and Only One Death?
The principal cast of Three Lives and Only One Death includes Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Galiena, Marisa Paredes, Chiara Mastroianni, Arielle Dombasle.
When was Three Lives and Only One Death released and how long is it?
Three Lives and Only One Death was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Lives and Only One Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Lives and Only One Death was composed by Jorge Arriagada.