Life Without Death
Synopsis
His life transformed by the passing of his grandfather in the early 1990s, Canadian filmmaker Frank Cole found himself obsessed with the idea of death. Determined to overcome his fear, he resolved to cross the Sahara Desert by camel, training for years to prepare himself for the emotional and physical ordeal. Cole filmed his travels from Mauritania to the Sudan with a 16mm Bolex, capturing the harsh reality of the desert environment with an unflinching intimacy. Cole offers a deeply personal, yet distinctly Western, perspective on the desert as a space of Romantic sublimity.
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- Director
- Frank Cole
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cole
- Original Title
- Life Without Death
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cole
Frank Cole
Frank Cole, Francis Miquet
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Cole
Director
Frank Cole
Producer
Francis Miquet
Producer
Frank Cole
Writer
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What is Life Without Death about?
His life transformed by the passing of his grandfather in the early 1990s, Canadian filmmaker Frank Cole found himself obsessed with the idea of death. Determined to overcome his fear, he resolved to cross the Sahara Desert by camel, training for years to prepare himself for the emotional and physical ordeal. Cole filmed his travels from Mauritania to the Sudan with a 16mm Bolex, capturing the harsh reality of the desert environment with an unflinching intimacy. Cole offers a deeply personal, yet distinctly Western, perspective on the desert as a space of Romantic sublimity.
Who directed Life Without Death?
Life Without Death was directed by Frank Cole.
Who stars in Life Without Death?
The principal cast of Life Without Death includes Frank Cole.
When was Life Without Death released and how long is it?
Life Without Death was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.