Love Unto Death (1984)
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...
Director: Alain Resnais
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 5, 1984
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Jean Gruault (Screenplay)
Music: Hans Werner Henze
Cinematography: Sacha Vierny
Editing: Albert Jurgenson, Jean-Pierre Besnard
Production: Films A2, Philippe Dussart, Les Films Ariane
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Alain Resnais
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Love Unto Death stars Sabine Azéma, Fanny Ardant, Pierre Arditi, André Dussollier, Jean Dasté, Geneviève Mnich.
- How long is Love Unto Death?
- Love Unto Death has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Love Unto Death?
- Love Unto Death is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Love Unto Death produced?
- Love Unto Death was produced in France.