Play Dead!
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Play Dead! is a documentary film. directed by Matthew Lancit. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
If there is one person Matthew Lancit can’t get out of his mind, it is his uncle Harvey. Dark rings around his eyes, pale, blind, his legs amputated. Like Harvey, the filmmaker also suffers from diabetes. He has the disease under control, but one question is always nagging at him: How much longer? His long-term (self-)observation reliably revolves around fears of infirmity and mutilation. He translates the feared body horror into film, stages himself as a zombie, vampire, a desolate figure. Lancit playfully anticipates his potential decline, serving up a whole arsenal of effects which – as video recordings prove – go back to his youth. It is not for nothing that the “dead” in the title is also reminiscent of “dad.” Because “Play Dead!” also negotiates his own role as a father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ARTE
- TAJINE STUDIO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Play Dead! about?
If there is one person Matthew Lancit can’t get out of his mind, it is his uncle Harvey. Dark rings around his eyes, pale, blind, his legs amputated. Like Harvey, the filmmaker also suffers from ...
Who directed Play Dead!?
Play Dead! was directed by Matthew Lancit.
How long is Play Dead!?
Play Dead! has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Play Dead! released?
Play Dead! was released on October 8, 2023 in theaters.