By the River
Originally released in 2019. By the River is a documentary film. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Stretching along the river Ganges rests Varanasi, the holiest of India’s seven sacred cities, and a place where devout Hindus go to die in hopes of achieving moksha - becoming liberated from the cycle of rebirth. Hindu scriptures say that a soul has to undergo 8.4 million rebirths before reaching the human form, the only form one can attain moksha, and dying in Varanasi and being cremated along the banks of the river is believed to be the ideal way of achieving this. Several so-called ‘death hotels’ exist to accommodate believers who abandon their lives and come here in wait for death - some for as long as 40 years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Heckler
- ShotReady Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the River about?
Stretching along the river Ganges rests Varanasi, the holiest of India’s seven sacred cities, and a place where devout Hindus go to die in hopes of achieving moksha - becoming liberated from the ...
How long is By the River?
By the River has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was By the River released?
By the River was released on October 20, 2019 in theaters.