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The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead (2010): Cast & Box Office

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The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Olivier Pictet and Marc Recuenco, starring Emilio Gutiérrez Caba as Jacobo 80, Marián Aguilera and Mercè Montalà. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $1,619 worldwide.

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The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead About?

The premise of The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead without spoilers.

Jacobo, a respected piano tuner, lives peacefully with his wife Helena until insomnia and the sudden failure of pianos he once repaired spark paranoia. He hears nightly noises and sees a stranger in a dressing gown, while Helena insists he’s imagining it. Set in Franco‑era Spain, the tragicomic film probes betrayal, forgiveness and the thin veil between reality and illusion.

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Cast & crew

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead Cast & Characters

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba leads the cast as Jacobo 80, with Marián Aguilera as Helena 50 and Mercè Montalà as Helena 80. Directed by Olivier Pictet and Marc Recuenco; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead Box Office

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead grossed $1,619 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.6K

International
$1.6K
Videos

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead.

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The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “挚爱今犹在” and “El més important de la vida és no haver mort”.

Also known as
  • 挚爱今犹在
  • El més important de la vida és no haver mort

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The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead?

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead released?

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead was released on September 29, 2010.

Who directed The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead?

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead was directed by Olivier Pictet and Marc Recuenco.

Who is in the cast of The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead?

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead stars Emilio Gutiérrez Caba as Jacobo 80, Marián Aguilera as Helena 50 and Mercè Montalà as Helena 80, among 8 credited actors.

How much did The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead make at the box office?

The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead grossed $1,619 worldwide.

Does The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead in?

The original language of The Most Important Thing in Life is Not Being Dead is Spanish.

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