La mort en direct

1980 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 79% · 14 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 60% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 3938 3.9K

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Plot summary

In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.

Director

Bertrand Tavernier Photo
Bertrand Tavernier

Top cast

Bill Nighy Photo
Bill Nighy as Man in 'Harriet scene'
Harvey Keitel Photo
Harvey Keitel as Roddy
Robbie Coltrane Photo
Robbie Coltrane as Limosine driver
Alan Tall Photo
Alan Tall as Demonstrator
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1.17 GB
1280*546
English 2.0
R
Subtitles
24 fps
2 hr 10 min
Seeds 2
2.17 GB
1920*818
English 2.0
R
Subtitles
24 fps
2 hr 10 min
Seeds 13

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

Interesting pointed sci-fi that really kinda is very

Interesting pointed sci-fi that really kinda is very pertinent for today. The movie is a little slow but the cinematography and acting are top notch.
Reviewed by R T 4 / 10

Unbelievably draggy “science fiction” that quasi-predicted real...

Unbelievably draggy “science fiction” that quasi-predicted reality TV. Goes nowhere. Some nice cinematography of old buildings and fun seeing 30s Harvey Kietel and 40s Harry Dean Stanton.
Reviewed by David W 9 / 10

A worryingly prescient cult classic which is beautifully

A worryingly prescient cult classic which is beautifully acted by a wonderful cast and beautifully shot in Scotland. It's sci-fi premise is really only a hook to draw you in to, what is at heart, an interesting slow burn drama study of impending death, personal encroachment and the way the media can exploit it. Stays with you long after you watch it particularly given the way society and media has subsequently moved. Especially so if you're unlucky enough to encounter prolonged death via cancer or dementia for instance...
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