Birth and Death
Originally released in 1968. Birth and Death is a documentary film. directed by Eugene Marner.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- La Vérité Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birth and Death about?
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. T...
Who directed Birth and Death?
Birth and Death was directed by Eugene Marner.
How long is Birth and Death?
Birth and Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Birth and Death released?
Birth and Death was released on December 1, 1968 in theaters.