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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean-Pol FerbusDirector
- Thierry ZénoDirector
- Dominique GarnyDirector
- Thierry ZénoWriter
- Dominique GarnyWriter
- Jean-Pol FerbusWriter
Themes
embalminganimal slaughterdead bodies