Day of the Dead
Synopsis
A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.
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January 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Eames, Ray Eames
- Original Score
- Laurindo Almeida
- Original Title
- Day of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Office of Charles & Ray Eames
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Laurindo Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Eames
Director
Ray Eames
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day of the Dead
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What is Day of the Dead about?
A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.
Who directed Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead was directed by Charles Eames, Ray Eames.
Who stars in Day of the Dead?
The principal cast of Day of the Dead includes Alma Usher, Edgar Kaufmann Jr..
When was Day of the Dead released and how long is it?
Day of the Dead was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Day of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Day of the Dead was composed by Laurindo Almeida.