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Already Dead 1998

★ 5.743 votes108 min📅 1998-04-22

Olivier Dahan's gritty 1998 crime drama *Already Dead* plunges viewers into the murky underbelly of Paris's hedonistic underground, where a desperate young woman's search for escape spirals into a nightmarish descent.

Director: Olivier Dahan

Cast

Romain Duris
Romain Duris
Romain
Benoît Magimel
Benoît Magimel
David
Zoé Félix
Zoé Félix
Laure
Clément Sibony
Clément Sibony
Andréa
Isaac Sharry
Isaac Sharry
Alain
Carlo Brandt
Carlo Brandt
Mallo
Cylia Malki
Cylia Malki
Chloé
Rudi Rosenberg
Rudi Rosenberg
Paul
Saskia Mulder
Petra
Laure Sainclair
Laure Sainclair

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Already Dead (1998) about?

The film follows Laure, a young woman seeking an escape from her mundane life, who gets entangled in a world of pornography and exploitation through an unexpected introduction. Her journey takes a dark turn as she realizes the true cost of her choices, leading to a brutal confrontation with reality.

Who directed Already Dead?

Olivier Dahan directed *Already Dead*. Known for his visually striking and often intense films, Dahan crafts a raw, atmospheric narrative that challenges the audience's perceptions of morality and survival.

Who stars in Already Dead?

The film features Romain Duris, Benoît Magimel, Zoé Félix, Clément Sibony, and Isaac Sharry in pivotal roles.

Is Already Dead (1998) worth watching?

If you enjoy crime dramas that blend psychological tension with unflinching realism, *Already Dead* is a compelling watch. While it doesn't shy away from dark themes, its exploration of desperation and moral decay offers a stark, thought-provoking experience.

How long is Already Dead?

The runtime of *Already Dead* is 108 minutes.

About Already Dead (1998) — A dark descent into Paris's hedonistic underworld

Olivier Dahan's gritty 1998 crime drama *Already Dead* plunges viewers into the murky underbelly of Paris's hedonistic underground, where a desperate young woman's search for escape spirals into a nightmarish descent.

The film follows Andréa, a pizza-deliverer who introduces his acquaintance Laure—a disillusioned 20-year-old—to his wealthy, morally bankrupt friend David. What begins as a seemingly harmless audition for a porn agency spirals into a harrowing exploration of exploitation, self-destruction, and the brutal cost of fleeting freedom. As Laure navigates a world of decadence and depravity, the line between choice and fate blurs, leaving her—and the audience—haunted by the consequences of her decisions.