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Le plus important dans la vie, c'est de ne pas être mort

Original title: Lo más importante de la vida es no haber muerto
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
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6.4/10
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Le plus important dans la vie, c'est de ne pas être mort (2010)
ComedyDrama

An esteemed piano tuner and repairer, Jacobo leads an apparently happy life with his wife, Helena. His serene existence is thrown into a state of confusion when insomnia creeps in, and piano... Read allAn esteemed piano tuner and repairer, Jacobo leads an apparently happy life with his wife, Helena. His serene existence is thrown into a state of confusion when insomnia creeps in, and pianos that previously repaired miraculously overnight remain unfixed. Jacobo plunges into para... Read allAn esteemed piano tuner and repairer, Jacobo leads an apparently happy life with his wife, Helena. His serene existence is thrown into a state of confusion when insomnia creeps in, and pianos that previously repaired miraculously overnight remain unfixed. Jacobo plunges into paranoia and madness, hearing noises during the night and having ephemeral visions of a strang... Read all

  • Directors
    • Olivier Pictet
    • Marc Recuenco
    • Pablo Martín Torrado
  • Writers
    • Marc Recuenco
    • Pablo Martín Torrado
  • Stars
    • Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
    • Mercè Montalà
    • Carles Arquimbau
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    78
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    • Directors
      • Olivier Pictet
      • Marc Recuenco
      • Pablo Martín Torrado
    • Writers
      • Marc Recuenco
      • Pablo Martín Torrado
    • Stars
      • Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
      • Mercè Montalà
      • Carles Arquimbau
    • 1User review
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
    Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
    • Jacobo 80
    Mercè Montalà
    Mercè Montalà
    • Helena 80
    Carles Arquimbau
    • Gerard 80
    Marián Aguilera
    Marián Aguilera
    • Helena 50
    Albert Ausellé
    Albert Ausellé
    • Gerard 50
    Xavier Tor
    • Vecino 80
    Jordi Domènech
    Jordi Domènech
    • Vecino 50
    Belén Aquiso
    • Susana 50
    Dafnis Balduz
    • Zorro 2
    Marta Bertriu
    • Susana 80
    Manel Castillejos
    • Médico
    Víctor Costa Andres
    • Pez
    David Cuñado
    • Águila
    Javier Faba
    • Zorro 1
    Anzhelika Khalafova Kunz
    • Arlequín
    Antonio Martín Gomez
    • Aristócrata
    Joan Mompart
    • Charlot
    Endika Mugica
    • Payaso
    • Directors
      • Olivier Pictet
      • Marc Recuenco
      • Pablo Martín Torrado
    • Writers
      • Marc Recuenco
      • Pablo Martín Torrado
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    Swiss-Spain can be good!

    A promising first film from a very unusual collective of directors, Olpama, consisting of three directors who met during their studies in Barcelona. The fact that the language used is Spanish and that two Spanish directors and a Swiss one worked together, alone helps giving a unique character to the film. Said to be inspired by directors like Terry Gillian, Emir Kusturica and Orson Wells among others, the result is a magnificent film set in Francoist Spain. The use of black and white emphasises contrast and adds a tragic, serious aspect to the story, contributing to distinguish the film from mainstream, while still very accessible because of its humour. A few passages in bright, impressionist colours furthers the individuality of the picture. The moving main actors, old and marked by time, reflecting on their past, their decisions and their odd paths bring sympathy to the viewer immediately. "Lo mas importante..." is a film for everyone, far from simplistic in its making it still passes as good entertainment, avoiding the trap of heaviness and shabbiness. A true dedication from the cast and the directors to whom it took three years to accomplish. I attended the preview in Geneva and was conquered by the imaginativeness of the makers and realism emanating from the actors. Ingenious ways of using the camera, from wide angles and close-ups to movements keep the spectator on his toes all the way through! In conclusion, I recommend strongly to support this small budget film which can stand proudly in its field, away from blockbusters, proving once again that good ideas, invention and genius can easily replace big stacks of money in the show-business! A unique experience that will touch you, make you laugh, reflect while trying to unknot the many strings (piano strings?) it holds...

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2011 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • Spain
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Catalan
    • Also known as
      • The Most Important Thing in Life Is Not Being Dead
    • Filming locations
      • Geneva, Canton de Genève, Switzerland
    • Production companies
      • Feather Light Films Sàrl
      • Saskia Vischer - TV & Film Producer
      • Saskia Vischer Productions
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    • Budget
      • €900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,619
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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