The Life of the Dead

The Life of the Dead

Directed by Arnaud Desplechin

Produced by Odessa Films, RGP Productions

199153 min6.5 / 10

A somber, introspective family drama centered on grief and crisis, where a suicide attempt forces relatives to confront mortality and their bonds.

A young woman convenes with her extended family in a provincial village where her cousin, in a coma, is hospitalized after attempting suicide.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Life of the Dead sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Life of the Dead end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Life of the Dead scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Life of the Dead violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Life of the Dead easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Rarity41

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Surprise39

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Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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