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Tag Archives: films about death
“Living While Dying” by Cathy Zheutlin
An independent filmmaker explores the end of life
The point of Cathy Zheutlin’s poignant documentary, “Living While Dying”, is best expressed by the quote which opens the film: “The art of living well and dying well are one.” Zheutlin, a filmmaker who has reached the sixth decade of … Continue reading
“Departures” by Yōjirō Takita
This Japanese film explores the taboo of working intimately with death
In “Departures,” Yōjirō Takita points out the absurdity of a culture that holds onto rich death rituals while condemning those who perform them. The emotional, sometimes downright hilarious, movie explores why we need death traditions and shines light on a practice that … Continue reading