Three Lives and Only One Death (1996)
Trois vies et une seule mort (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 2h 3min
- Comedy, Crime
- 11 Oct 1996 (USA)
- Movie
Take a walk into the dreamlike world of filmmaker Raul Ruiz as he takes us to Paris for a twisting ride. Four strangely symmetrical stories unfold involving love, lust, crime, and time.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Marcello Mastroianni | ... |
Mateo Strano / Georges Vickers / Butler / Luc Allamand
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| Anna Galiena | ... |
Maria Gabri-Colosso, "Tania la Corse"
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| Marisa Paredes | ... |
María
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| Melvil Poupaud | ... |
Martin
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| Chiara Mastroianni | ... |
Cécile
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| Arielle Dombasle | ... |
Hélène
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| Féodor Atkine | ... |
André
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| Jean-Yves Gautier | ... |
Mario
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Jacques Pieiller | ... |
Tania's Husband
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Pierre Bellemare | ... |
Radio Narrator
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Smaïn | ... |
Luca
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| Lou Castel | ... |
Bum #1
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| Roland Topor | ... |
Bum #2
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Jacques Delpi | ... |
Bum #3
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Jean Badin | ... |
Antoine José
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Monique Mélinand | ... |
Madame Vickers
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Bastien Vincent | ... |
Carlito
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Martine Borg |
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| Agathe Bonitzer |
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| Pascal Bonitzer |
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| Marilyne Canto |
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| Guillaume de Tonquédec | ... |
Piotr
(as Guillaume de Tonquedec)
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Luc Delhumeau |
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| Nathalie Dorval |
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Antoine Fontenel |
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Claire Hammond |
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André Le Gallo |
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Oscar Monod |
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Teresa Ovídio |
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Robert Piallat |
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Marc Seclin |
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François Soule |
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Robert Lachenay |
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| Julien Vialon | ... |
Barman
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Andrew Wilson |
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| Nanni Moretti | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Raúl Ruiz | ... | (as Raoul Ruiz) |
Written by
| Raúl Ruiz | ... | (written by) (as Raoul Ruiz) & |
| Pascal Bonitzer | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Paulo Branco | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jorge Arriagada | ||
Cinematography by
| Laurent Machuel | ||
Editing by
| Rudolfo Wedeles | ... | (as Rodolfo Wedeles) |
Editorial Department
| Elisabeth Bocquet | ... | executive in charge of pre and post-production |
| Gaëlle Boutin | ... | first assistant editor |
| Gaëlle Ramillon | ... | assistant editor trainee |
Production Design by
| Luc Chalon | ||
Costume Design by
| Jeanne Berthon | ||
| Monique Perrot | ||
| Anne Schotte | ||
Makeup Department
| Sylvia Carissoli | ... | key makeup artist |
| José-Luis Casas | ... | key hair stylist (as José Lucas Casas) |
| Dante Trani | ... | key makeup artist |
| Davide Trani | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Juan Francisco Arriagada | ... | unit production manager trainee |
| Hacène Belkhadra | ... | unit production manager trainee |
| Franck Korcia | ... | unit production manager trainee |
| Alexandre Meliava | ... | unit production manager trainee |
| Olivier Michel | ... | unit production manager (as Olivier 'Jones' Michel) |
| David Mitnik | ... | unit production manager |
| Philippe Saal | ... | production manager |
| Gilles Trannoy | ... | unit production manager trainee |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jacques Arhex | ... | first assistant director |
| Jarmila Buzkova | ... | second assistant director |
| Stéphane Riga | ... | assistant director |
| Sonia Tahallah | ... | trainee assistant director (as Sonia Lila Tahallah) |
Art Department
| Olivier Garand | ... | painter |
| Gilles Guerber-Zaza | ... | painter |
| Tessa Koppe | ... | second assistant art director |
| Alain Pigeaux | ... | prop man |
Sound Department
| Jean-Philippe Angelini | ... | post-synchronisation assistant |
| Nicolas Becker | ... | foley artist |
| Michel Casang | ... | first sound assistant |
| Assia Dnednia | ... | foley assistant |
| Michel Filippi | ... | post-synchronisation engineer |
| Laurent Poirier | ... | sound mixer |
| Gérard Rousseau | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Thierry Sabatier | ... | post-synchronisation sound engineer |
Visual Effects by
| Arane | ... | titles and opticals |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Simon Maggiolo | ... | grip |
| Christian Magis | ... | key gaffer |
| Emmanuel Pineau | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gilles Porter | ... | first assistant camera |
| Luc Rondeau | ... | gaffer |
| Ivan Weber | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marie-Christine Casse | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Alexandre Putman | ... | location unit manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Constantine | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Muriel Bec | ... | animal supplier |
| Cabinet Beynon | ... | expert |
| Marie Boudier | ... | production assistant |
| Xavier Gaudin | ... | administrator |
| Cédric Hutsebaut | ... | ripper |
| Claudine Letard | ... | accountant |
| Maratier | ... | armorer |
| Jean-Charles Maratier | ... | armorer (as Maratier) |
| Sophie Meunier | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
- Gemini Films
- La Sept Cinéma
- Madragoa Filmes (in association with)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
Distributors
- Rézo Films (1996) (France) (theatrical) (as REZO Films)
- Groupement National des Cinémas de Recherche (GNCR) (1996) (France) (theatrical) (support)
- Atalanta Filmes (1996) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Gemini Video Editions (2001) (France) (DVD)
- Aventi (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Alfama Films (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (1999) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (1997) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Les Films de l'Elysée (1996) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Mikado Film (1996) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (1996) (Switzerland) (theatrical) (Suisse Romande) (Suisse Allemande)
- New Yorker Films (1997) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Polyfilm Verleih (1996) (Austria) (theatrical) (as Polyfilm)
- Remstar Distribution (1997) (Canada) (theatrical) (Québec) (Montréal)
- ARTE (1998) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (1998) (France) (tv)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2006) (Italy) (DVD)
- New Yorker Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RUSCICO (2011) (Russia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Assurances Continentales, Les (assurances)
- Car Grip (equipment)
- Cinécam (equipment provided by)
- Dinosaures (equipment provided by)
Storyline
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Take a walk into the dreamlike world of filmmaker Raul Ruiz as he takes us to Paris for a twisting ride. Four strangely symmetrical stories unfold involving love, lust, crime, and time.
Written by Steve Richer |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Last filmed starring Marcello Mastroianni that was released before his death in 1996. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Raoul Ruiz, Drama Against Ignorance! (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | An die Musik, D.547 See more » |
| Quotes |
María:
Years. Since my husband died. I mean, since I heard he died. It's a long story. Martin: You've been very unlucky. María: That's life. Martin: No it isn't. Life is full of surprises and pleasures, it's beautiful. I enjoy life. We have no choice anyway. See more » |