Of the Dead

Of the Dead 1979 Directed by Jean-Pol Ferbus , Thierry Zéno , ... Des morts

Fascinating, Shocking, Macabre...

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.

Country France

Production Countries Belgium , France

Language French

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Les Films du Losange , Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB , Zéno Films

Release Date 1 October 1979

105 mins