Going Alone (2022)

Going Alone (2022) poster

Every year, five to ten percent of all deceased Berliners are buried by the authorities because no relatives are found. Most of them are put into the ground by mortician Bernd Simon going alone. But sometimes companions do turn up and say goodbye in their very own way. An observational documentary about an undertaker who actually wanted to become an entertainer, a bizarre city portrait and a mirror of how we deal with death, mourning and commemoration.

Director: Raphael Schanz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Philipp Seifert
Editing: Marielle Pohlmann
Production: panther reh
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

funeral, loneliness, death, social documentary, mortician, graveyard, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Going Alone about?
Every year, five to ten percent of all deceased Berliners are buried by the authorities because no relatives are found. Most of them are put into the ground by mortician Bernd Simon going alone. But sometimes companions do turn up and say goodbye in their very own way. An observational documentary about an undertaker who actually wanted to become an entertainer, a bizarre city portrait and a mirror of how we deal with death, mourning and commemoration.
Who directed Going Alone?
Going Alone was directed by Raphael Schanz.
How long is Going Alone?
Going Alone has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Going Alone?
Going Alone is a Documentary film.
Where was Going Alone produced?
Going Alone was produced in Germany.