Day of the Dead (1957)

01/01/1957 (US) • Documentary • 15m

Overview

A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.

Day of the Dead (1957)

01/01/1957 (US) • 15m

Documentary

Overview

A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.

Top Billed Cast

Alma Usher

Narrator (Original version)

Edgar Kaufmann Jr.

Narrator (Final version)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

mexico

day of the dead

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