
On Behalf of the Living
Synopsis
Anthropologists Otto and Suhr explore how people in two very different cultures—the Netherlands and Baluan Island, PNG—grapple with the universal question of life after death. Their journey reveals not only diverse beliefs, but also their own limits of open-mindedness, moments of skepticism, and struggles to embrace unfamiliar ideas.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Kildea, Christian Suhr, Ton Otto
- Original Title
- On Behalf of the Living
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Documentary Educational Resources
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Kildea, Christian Suhr, Ton Otto
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Kildea
Director
Christian Suhr
Director
Ton Otto
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On Behalf of the Living.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Behalf of the Living
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Behalf of the Living about?
Anthropologists Otto and Suhr explore how people in two very different cultures—the Netherlands and Baluan Island, PNG—grapple with the universal question of life after death. Their journey reveals not only diverse beliefs, but also their own limits of open-mindedness, moments of skepticism, and struggles to embrace unfamiliar ideas.
Who directed On Behalf of the Living?
On Behalf of the Living was directed by Gary Kildea, Christian Suhr, Ton Otto.
Who stars in On Behalf of the Living?
The principal cast of On Behalf of the Living includes Not specified.
When was On Behalf of the Living released and how long is it?
On Behalf of the Living was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
