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The Dead Man and Being Happy (2013)

Original title: El muerto y ser feliz

2013-01-11 · 1h 32m · ES
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A film with roads, dogs and guns

A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.

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José SacristánJosé SacristánSantosRoxana BlancoRoxana BlancoÉrikaValeria AlonsoValeria AlonsoYoung Pretty NurseJorge JellinekJorge JellinekBig ManCarlos LecuonaCarlos LecuonaÉrika's FatherLisa CaligarisLisa CaligarisAlejandraVicky PeñaVicky PeñaWoman Who Was Blonde YesterdayFermí ReixachFermí ReixachSantiagoJavier Rebollo Fernandez-PaniaguaJavier Rebollo Fernandez-PaniaguaNarrator (voice)Lola MayoLola MayoNarrator (voice)

Keywords

Road tripBlack humorDogHospitalHired killerBuenos aires, argentinaArgentinean countryside

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityRoad Trip · Black Humor · DogDialogue densityDramaDirector preference880953Actor preference1495 · 489926 · 879027Country preferenceEs

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Frequently asked questions about The Dead Man and Being Happy

What is The Dead Man and Being Happy about?

A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.

How long is The Dead Man and Being Happy?

The Dead Man and Being Happy has a runtime of 92 minutes.