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I'm Not Dead 2013

99 min📅 2013-08-07

In Mehdi Ben Attia's gripping drama *I'm Not Dead (2013)*, a young Algerian immigrant named Yacine navigates the complexities of Parisian life as a motorcycle courier by day and a political science student by night.

Director: Mehdi Ben Attia

Cast

Maria de Medeiros
Maria de Medeiros
Eléonore
Emmanuel Salinger
Emmanuel Salinger
Richard
Driss Ramdi
Driss Ramdi
Jamel
Mehdi Dehbi
Mehdi Dehbi
Yacine
Nicolas Maury
Nicolas Maury
Antoine Deloÿs
Salim Kéchiouche
Salim Kéchiouche
Abdallah
Albert Delpy
Albert Delpy
Michel
Slimane Dazi
Slimane Dazi
Brahim
Dimitri Storoge
Dimitri Storoge
Comedian who plays Azor
Alain Azerot
Alain Azerot
Le comédien qui joue Carise

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I'm Not Dead (2013) about?

The film follows Yacine, a hardworking Algerian immigrant in Paris who balances life as a motorcycle courier and a political science student. After a fateful delivery to his professor's home, Yacine's world spirals when his professor's unconventional interest in him leads to a shocking confession that changes everything.

Who directed I'm Not Dead?

Mehdi Ben Attia, a filmmaker known for his sharp, character-driven dramas, helmed *I'm Not Dead*.

Who stars in I'm Not Dead?

The film features Maria de Medeiros, Emmanuel Salinger, Driss Ramdi, Mehdi Dehbi, and Nicolas Maury in key roles.

Is I'm Not Dead (2013) worth watching?

*I'm Not Dead* is a compelling character study with tense psychological undercurrents, though it may not appeal to those seeking light entertainment. Its focus on identity and power dynamics makes it a thought-provoking watch for drama enthusiasts.

How long is I'm Not Dead?

The film runs for 99 minutes.

About I'm Not Dead (2013) — A Parisian Courier's Twisted Confession

In Mehdi Ben Attia's gripping drama *I'm Not Dead (2013)*, a young Algerian immigrant named Yacine navigates the complexities of Parisian life as a motorcycle courier by day and a political science student by night. His carefully balanced existence is upended when a routine delivery leads him to the doorstep of his professor, Richard Artaud, and his enigmatic actress wife, Eléonore. Their unexpected fascination with Yacine—tinged with possessiveness and intrigue—sets off a chain of events that blurs the lines between mentorship and manipulation.

As secrets unfold and tensions rise, Yacine's cryptic confession, "I am not dead," becomes a haunting mantra that lingers long after the credits roll. The film weaves themes of identity, power, and cultural displacement into a tense psychological drama, driven by sharp performances and a director's keen eye for human drama. With its claustrophobic Parisian setting and morally ambiguous characters, *I'm Not Dead* challenges viewers to question who truly holds control over Yacine's fate.