United States / Oct 01, 1979 / NR

Of the Dead (1979)
Directed by Thierry Zéno, Dominique Garny, Jean-Pol Ferbus
1h 45minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Des morts |
| Original language | FR |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Belgium, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Les Films du Losange, Zéno Films |
| Release date | 1 ottobre 1979 |
| Writer | Thierry Zéno, Dominique Garny, Jean-Pol Ferbus |
| Assistant directors | Thierry Zéno, Dominique Garny, Jean-Pol Ferbus |
| Music | Alain Pierre |
| Sound | Alain Pierre |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Nov 21, 1979
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