Birth and Death (1968)

12/01/1968 (US) • Documentary • 1h 59m

Overview

This cinema-verite-style documentary interweaves the pregnancy and childbirth of a young woman with the lingering death of a cancer patient to comment on the celebration and tragedy of existence. The tenderness and intimacy of the young couple, and the mystery of birth are contrasted with the dignity of a man who faces his death without deception.

Birth and Death (1968)

12/01/1968 (US) • 1h 59m

Documentary

Overview

This cinema-verite-style documentary interweaves the pregnancy and childbirth of a young woman with the lingering death of a cancer patient to comment on the celebration and tragedy of existence. The tenderness and intimacy of the young couple, and the mystery of birth are contrasted with the dignity of a man who faces his death without deception.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

birth

death

woman director

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