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Of the Dead

Des morts1979

Fascinating, Shocking, Macabre...

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1979
Original language
French
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Belgium, France
Production
Les Films du Losange,Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB,Zéno Films
Director
Jean-Pol Ferbus,Dominique Garny,Thierry Zéno
Writer
Dominique Garny,Jean-Pol Ferbus,Thierry Zéno
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
IMDb
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