Of the Dead

Oct 1, 1979

1h 45m

★ 5.1

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB

Les Films du Losange

Zéno Films

Of the Dead Trailers

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Cast

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0.0

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No overview available.

9.1

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0.0

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0.0

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6.2

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6.5

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6.2

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6.8

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