Flixtheatre

Of the Dead

"Fascinating, Shocking, Macabre..."

1979 105 min 5.1

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1979-10-01
Production: Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Les Films du Losange, Zéno Films