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Of the Dead

Of the Dead

"Fascinating. Shocking. Macabre ..."

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.

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Release DateOctober 1, 1979
StatusReleased
Original TitleDes morts
Runtime1h 45min
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Revenue
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageFrench
Production CountriesBelgium, France
Production CompaniesCentre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWBLes Films du LosangeZéno Films
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