By the River
“A virtual pilgrimage to India's "death hotels" directed by Dan Braga Ulvestad”
Synopsis
Varanasi is the Indian city where Hindus go to die. Stretching along the Ganges, Varanasi holds great spiritual significance because Hindu scriptutres say that anyone who dies there will attain moksha—liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Berlin-based director Dan Braga Ulvestad captures life and death in India’s heartland in this moving documentary filled with exquisite cinematic moments. By the River starts its narrative journey with the city’s “death hotels,” dedicated apartments where people wait to die, sometimes for decades, so they can be cremated on the banks of the Ganges.
Release History & Theatrical Window
11/03/2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Braga Ulvestad
- Original Title
- By the River
- Country of Origin
- India
- Release Date
- 11/03/2021
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Nowness, Heckler, ShotReady Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Braga Ulvestad
Caleb Ware
Andrew Holmes, Dan Braga Ulvestad
Charu Menon, Jamie Watson, Will Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Braga Ulvestad
Director
Charu Menon
Producer
Caleb Ware
Director of Photography
Andrew Holmes
Editor
Dan Braga Ulvestad
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for By the River.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is By the River about?
Varanasi is the Indian city where Hindus go to die. Stretching along the Ganges, Varanasi holds great spiritual significance because Hindu scriptutres say that anyone who dies there will attain moksha—liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Berlin-based director Dan Braga Ulvestad captures life and death in India’s heartland in this moving documentary filled with exquisite cinematic moments. By the River starts its narrative journey with the city’s “death hotels,” dedicated apartments where people wait to die, sometimes for decades, so they can be cremated on the banks of the Ganges.
Who directed By the River?
By the River was directed by Dan Braga Ulvestad.
Who stars in By the River?
The principal cast of By the River includes Not specified.
When was By the River released and how long is it?
By the River was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 25m.