Of the Dead (1979)

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An exploration of death through diverse funeral rites and other cultural responses to mortality across several countries, including South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Belgium, and the USA. The film observes practices ranging from elaborate public burials to the process of cremation, offering a look at how different societies confront death and the deceased, sometimes in graphic detail.

Director: Jean-Pol Ferbus, Dominique Garny, Thierry Zéno
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Alain Pierre
Production: Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Les Films du Losange, Zéno Films
Country: Belgium, France
Language: English
Original Language: fr

Keywords

embalming, animal slaughter, dead bodies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of the Dead about?
An exploration of death through diverse funeral rites and other cultural responses to mortality across several countries, including South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Belgium, and the USA. The film observes practices ranging from elaborate public burials to the process of cremation, offering a look at how different societies confront death and the deceased, sometimes in graphic detail.
Who directed Of the Dead?
Of the Dead was directed by Jean-Pol Ferbus, Dominique Garny, Thierry Zéno.
How long is Of the Dead?
Of the Dead has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Of the Dead?
Of the Dead is a Documentary film.
Where was Of the Dead produced?
Of the Dead was produced in Belgium, France.