Birth and Death (1968)
This cinema-verite-style documentary interweaves the pregnancy and childbirth of a young woman with the lingering death of a cancer patient to comment on the celebration and tragedy of existence. The tenderness and intimacy of the young couple, and the mystery of birth are contrasted with the dignity of a man who faces his death without deception.
Director: Eugene Marner, Arthur Barron
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: December 1, 1968
Production: La Vérité Production
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
birth, death, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Birth and Death about?
- This cinema-verite-style documentary interweaves the pregnancy and childbirth of a young woman with the lingering death of a cancer patient to comment on the celebration and tragedy of existence. The tenderness and intimacy of the young couple, and the mystery of birth are contrasted with the dignity of a man who faces his death without deception.
- Who directed Birth and Death?
- Birth and Death was directed by Eugene Marner, Arthur Barron.
- How long is Birth and Death?
- Birth and Death has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Birth and Death?
- Birth and Death is a Documentary film.
- Where was Birth and Death produced?
- Birth and Death was produced in United States of America.