Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast
Synopsis
Hindus celebrate 'Mrityubhoj', or the Death Feast, on the 13th day after a cremation as a remembrance for the departed soul, and also as a ritual to help the soul find heavenly abode. However, today this practice has become akin to a status symbol and a reflection of a family's social standing. This film takes a fly on the wall approach, following a family in the Chambal district in India, as they get ready to organize a death feast following the demise of their father. Caught between tradition, societal pressure, and prestige on the one hand and on the other hand, activists trying to put a lid on the pernicious practice of Mrityubhoj, especially for the poor, it tries to capture their predicament of being caught between a rock and a hard place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akanksha Sood
- Screenplay & Story
- Eklavya Sakpal
- Original Score
- Soumadeep Sen
- Original Title
- Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Gaia People Production, Public Television Service Taiwan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akanksha Sood
Eklavya Sakpal
Soumadeep Sen
Rakesh Rana, Sanjiv Monga
Sanjiv Monga, Tenzin Kunchok
Praveen Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Eklavya Sakpal
Writer
Sanjiv Monga
Editor
Rakesh Rana
Director of Photography
Praveen Singh
Producer
Sanjiv Monga
Director of Photography
Tenzin Kunchok
Editor
Akanksha Sood
Director
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What is Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast about?
Hindus celebrate 'Mrityubhoj', or the Death Feast, on the 13th day after a cremation as a remembrance for the departed soul, and also as a ritual to help the soul find heavenly abode. However, today this practice has become akin to a status symbol and a reflection of a family's social standing. This film takes a fly on the wall approach, following a family in the Chambal district in India, as they get ready to organize a death feast following the demise of their father. Caught between tradition, societal pressure, and prestige on the one hand and on the other hand, activists trying to put a lid on the pernicious practice of Mrityubhoj, especially for the poor, it tries to capture their predicament of being caught between a rock and a hard place.
Who directed Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast was directed by Akanksha Sood.
Who stars in Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
The principal cast of Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast includes Praveen Kumar Sobti.
When was Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast released and how long is it?
Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrityubhoj: The Death Feast was composed by Soumadeep Sen.