Of the Dead (1979)

10/01/1979 (BE) • 1h 45m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

embalming

animal slaughter

dead bodies

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