El muerto y ser feliz

  • 94'
  • Spain
  • 2012
With a yellow case filled with morphine, which he bought from a nurse who also offers erotic services, the terminally-ill ex-hitman Santos embarks on his last journey. The destination of this 'everyman' is just as uncertain as it is sure, because however capricious his course, he cannot avoid death. Or is there maybe a way to live on?
In his old car, which he lovingly calls Camborio, the equally charming and impenetrable Santos travels across panoramic Argentine plains, staying in scruffy hotels. On the way, he has the company of a young woman who also has a bond with death.
A loving road movie with occasionally unexpected absurd elements and a contrary addition: a voice-over that provides a commentary on events and makes us aware of the fact that we are watching a film. Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize from the international press in San Sebastian, where José Sacristán (Santos) won the Best Actor award.


  • 94'
  • Spain
  • 2012
Director
Javier Rebollo
Countries of production
Spain, Argentina, France
Year
2012
Festival Edition
IFFR 2013
Length
94'
Medium
DCP
International title
The Dead Man and Being Happy
Language
Spanish
Producers
Lluís Miñarro, José Nolla, Damian París
Production Companies
Eddie Saeta, Iconica, S.A., Lolita Films
Sales
Urban Distribution International
Screenplay
Salvador Roselli, Lola Mayo, Javier Rebollo
Cinematography
Santiago Racaj
Editor
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Production Design
Miguel Ángel Rebollo
Sound Design
Pelayo Gutiérrez, Pelayo Gutiérrez, Daniel Fontrodona
Cast
José Sacristán, Roxana Blanco
Director
Javier Rebollo
Countries of production
Spain, Argentina, France
Year
2012
Festival Edition
IFFR 2013
Length
94'
Medium
DCP
International title
The Dead Man and Being Happy
Language
Spanish
Producers
Lluís Miñarro, José Nolla, Damian París
Production Companies
Eddie Saeta, Iconica, S.A., Lolita Films
Sales
Urban Distribution International
Screenplay
Salvador Roselli, Lola Mayo, Javier Rebollo
Cinematography
Santiago Racaj
Editor
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Production Design
Miguel Ángel Rebollo
Sound Design
Pelayo Gutiérrez, Pelayo Gutiérrez, Daniel Fontrodona
Cast
José Sacristán, Roxana Blanco