Love Unto Death
L'Amour à mort
Synopsis
Elisabeth and Simon have been deeply in love for two months when Simon momentarily dies, but returns to life. Despite declining further medical tests, the couple are forced to grapple with the possibility of his death. Eventually, they tell their close friends Jérôme and Judith Martignac about the event. The Martignacs are both clerics, and Judith has just been giving a funeral service for a villager who committed suicide, though Jérôme would have nothing to do with suicide...
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Sabine Azéma
Elisabeth Sutter
Fanny Ardant
Judith Martignac
Pierre Arditi
Simon Roche
André Dussollier
Jérôme Martignac
Jean Dasté
Dr. Rozier
Geneviève Mnich
Anne Jourdet
Jean-Claude Weibel
The Specialist
Louis Castel
Michel Garenne
Françoise Rigal
Juliette Dotax
Françoise Morhange
Mrs. Vigne
Jean Champion
Voice (voice)
Yvette Etiévant
Voice (voice)
Bernard Malaterre
Voice (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Gruault
- Original Score
- Hans Werner Henze
- Original Title
- L'Amour à mort
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Films A2, Philippe Dussart, Les Films Ariane
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Resnais
Jean Gruault
Hans Werner Henze
Sacha Vierny
Albert Jurgenson, Jean-Pierre Besnard
Philippe Dussart
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Resnais
Director
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Philippe Dussart
Producer
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Jean Gruault
Screenplay
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Philippe Turlure
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Besnard
Editor
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Hans Werner Henze
Original Music Composer
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What is Love Unto Death about?
Elisabeth and Simon have been deeply in love for two months when Simon momentarily dies, but returns to life. Despite declining further medical tests, the couple are forced to grapple with the possibility of his death. Eventually, they tell their close friends Jérôme and Judith Martignac about the event. The Martignacs are both clerics, and Judith has just been giving a funeral service for a villager who committed suicide, though Jérôme would have nothing to do with suicide...
Who directed Love Unto Death?
Love Unto Death was directed by Alain Resnais.
Who stars in Love Unto Death?
The principal cast of Love Unto Death includes Sabine Azéma, Fanny Ardant, Pierre Arditi, André Dussollier, Jean Dasté.
When was Love Unto Death released and how long is it?
Love Unto Death was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Unto Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Unto Death was composed by Hans Werner Henze.