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20231h 45mDenmark

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

Director

Gary Kildea, Christian Suhr, Ton Otto

Department Leadership Roster

Gary Kildea

Director

Christian Suhr

Director

Ton Otto

Director

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.