Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast (2019)

Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast (2019) poster

Hindus celebrate 'Mrityubhoj', or the Death Feast, on the 13th day after a cremation as a remembrance for the departed soul, and also as a ritual to help the soul find heavenly abode. However, today this practice has become akin to a status symbol and a reflection of a family's social standing. This film takes a fly on the wall approach, following a family in the Chambal district in India, as they get ready to organize a death feast following the demise of their father. Caught between tradition, societal pressure, and prestige on the one hand and on the other hand, activists trying to put a lid on the pernicious practice of Mrityubhoj, especially for the poor, it tries to capture their predicament of being caught between a rock and a hard place.

Director: Akanksha Sood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Soumadeep Sen
Cinematography: Rakesh Rana, Sanjiv Monga
Editing: Sanjiv Monga, Tenzin Kunchok
Production: Gaia People Production, Public Television Service Taiwan
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Akanksha Sood
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast about?
Hindus celebrate 'Mrityubhoj', or the Death Feast, on the 13th day after a cremation as a remembrance for the departed soul, and also as a ritual to help the soul find heavenly abode. However, today this practice has become akin to a status symbol and a reflection of a family's social standing. This film takes a fly on the wall approach, following a family in the Chambal district in India, as they get ready to organize a death feast following the demise of their father. Caught between tradition, societal pressure, and prestige on the one hand and on the other hand, activists trying to put a lid on the pernicious practice of Mrityubhoj, especially for the poor, it tries to capture their predicament of being caught between a rock and a hard place.
Who directed Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast was directed by Akanksha Sood.
Who stars in Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast stars Praveen Kumar Sobti.
How long is Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast is a Documentary film.
Where was Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast produced?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast was produced in India.