Playing Dead (2013)

Playing Dead (2013) poster

Jean, a forty-year-old struggling, out-of-work actor has hit rock bottom. Although open to any kind of work, he can't get a break. At the unemployment office, his counselor has a rather odd proposal: he can get a job helping the police reconstruct crime scenes, by standing in for the dead victim. Jean's obsession for detail impresses the detectives, allowing him to take a leading role in a sensitive investigation in Megève ski resort, during low season, after a series of murders

Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruno Coulais
Cinematography: Pascal Ridao
Editing: Sylvie Lager
Production: Diaphana Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playing Dead about?
Jean, a forty-year-old struggling, out-of-work actor has hit rock bottom. Although open to any kind of work, he can't get a break. At the unemployment office, his counselor has a rather odd proposal: he can get a job helping the police reconstruct crime scenes, by standing in for the dead victim. Jean's obsession for detail impresses the detectives, allowing him to take a leading role in a sensitive investigation in Megève ski resort, during low season, after a series of murders
Who directed Playing Dead?
Playing Dead was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.
Who stars in Playing Dead?
Playing Dead stars François Damiens, Géraldine Nakache, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Anne Le Ny, Nanou Garcia, Corentin Lobet.
How long is Playing Dead?
Playing Dead has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Playing Dead?
Playing Dead is a Comedy film.
Where was Playing Dead produced?
Playing Dead was produced in France.