Of the Dead
Des morts
“Fascinating, Shocking, Macabre...”
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pol Ferbus, Dominique Garny, Thierry Zéno
- Screenplay & Story
- Thierry Zéno, Dominique Garny, Jean-Pol Ferbus
- Original Score
- Alain Pierre
- Original Title
- Des morts
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Les Films du Losange, Zéno Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pol Ferbus, Dominique Garny, Thierry Zéno
Thierry Zéno, Dominique Garny, Jean-Pol Ferbus
Alain Pierre
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pol Ferbus
Director
Thierry Zéno
Writer
Dominique Garny
Director
Dominique Garny
Writer
Jean-Pol Ferbus
Writer
Thierry Zéno
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Of the Dead.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Of the Dead?
Of the Dead was directed by Jean-Pol Ferbus, Dominique Garny, Thierry Zéno.
Who stars in Of the Dead?
The principal cast of Of the Dead includes Not specified.
When was Of the Dead released and how long is it?
Of the Dead was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Of the Dead was composed by Alain Pierre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Of the Dead?
Of the Dead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).