Death of an Actor

A Short film of

Ambroise Rateau

Produced by

Punchline Cinéma

Production year2024

Runtime22 min

Synopsis

Philippe Rebbot has been announced dead by the media and social networks. First problem: he's fine. Second problem: the rumor is gaining momentum, despite his attempts to deny it.

Credits

Director (1)

Ambroise Rateau
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Actors (6)

Production and distribution (1)

Executive Producer : Punchline Cinéma

Full credits (14)

Executive Producer : Lucas Tothe

Screenwriter : Ambroise Rateau

Director of Photography : Léo Schrepel

Music Composer : Victor Barancy

Assistant Director : Tanguy Mottin

Sound Recordist : Charlie Cabocel

Costume designer : Edgar Fichet

Line Producers : Lucas Tothe, Jessica Arfuso

Camera Operator : Matthieu Abily

Production Manager : Hugo Riggi

Sound Editor : Fabien Beillevaire

Production Designer : Maud Guyon

Make-up Artist : Meline Bordier

Sound Mixer : Paul Jousselin

03 NOVEMBER 2025

Ambroise Rateau on his short film 'Death of an Actor' (Mort d’un acteur)

INTERVIEW
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Ambroise Rateau talks about turning a viral death rumor into a sharp, deadpan comedy. In his short film Death of an Actor (Mort d’un acteur), news outlets and social media announce Philippe Rebbot’s death, except he’s very much alive. As the hoax snowballs, denial becomes a full-time role.

Screening at The American French Film Festival – Short Film Competition Part I (103′)Truffaut Theater• Thu, Oct 30 – 9:00 AM• Sat, Nov 1 – 9:00 AM• Mon, Nov 3 – 9:00 AM

Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Drama, Fantasy
Themes : Friendship, Cinema, Identity, Conflict, Insanity, Internet
Production language : French
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2024
Runtime : 22 min 39 seconds
Visa number : 160.903
Visa issue date : 17/09/2024
Production formats : HD
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Audio format : Digital 5.1
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

News (5)

French short films tour the world: October 2025

09 NOVEMBER 2025

News in brief

French short films tour the world: Summer 2025

04 SEPTEMBER 2025

Festivals & events

Selections (11)

Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2026
Best Short Drama Film
The American French Film Festival (TAFFF)
United States, 2025
Sélection officielle
Filmets
Spain, 2025
Sélection officielle
Sapporo International Short Film Festival
Japan, 2025
International Competition
Programme parallèle

Awards (3)

Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2026
Cesar Award for Best Short Drama Film
Huesca International Film Festival
Spain, 2025
Prix Anselmo Pié
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
France, 2025
Prix du rire Fernand Raynaud
Prix d'interprétation compétition nationale : Philippe Rebbot

Resources

Website(1)

https://www.punchlinecinema.com/film/mort-dun-acteur/

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