Of the Dead
"Fascinating, Shocking, Macabre..."
Originally released in 1979. Of the Dead is a documentary film. directed by Jean-Pol Ferbus.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB
- Les Films du Losange
- Zéno Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Of the Dead about?
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 obs...
Who directed Of the Dead?
Of the Dead was directed by Jean-Pol Ferbus.
How long is Of the Dead?
Of the Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Of the Dead released?
Of the Dead was released on October 1, 1979 in theaters.