Ceremonies in Bali (1936)

Being with a discussion of Balinese death rites, noting that as Hindus, they need to be burned so their souls can leave them behind; but bonfires are expensive, so they pile the corpses of the poorer citizens in graves until a rich man dies, and then they dig them up and everyone gets cremated.

Director: André de la Varre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ceremonies in Bali about?
Being with a discussion of Balinese death rites, noting that as Hindus, they need to be burned so their souls can leave them behind; but bonfires are expensive, so they pile the corpses of the poorer citizens in graves until a rich man dies, and then they dig them up and everyone gets cremated.
Who directed Ceremonies in Bali?
Ceremonies in Bali was directed by André de la Varre.
How long is Ceremonies in Bali?
Ceremonies in Bali has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Ceremonies in Bali?
Ceremonies in Bali is a Documentary film.
Where was Ceremonies in Bali produced?
Ceremonies in Bali was produced in United States of America.