Title:
Death, a series about life. Episode 5, The politics of death / idea, script and directing, Eivind Tolås ; producer, Lars Løge ; produced by Flimmerfilm.
ISBN:
9781605728933
Publication Information:
Wheeling, IL : Film Ideas, [2015]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 52 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
These discs are recorded DVDs and may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Title and credits from episode 1. Episode titles from disc labels.
Originally produced as a television mini-series in 2014.
Disc characteristics: DVD-R.
Summary:
We are all going to die sooner or later, but there can be great differences in how we relate to death. Death can appear frightening or leave us with grief, but it can also engage us, provide food on the table, money in the wallet or even entertain us. There are those who try to avoid it, but also others who deal with it on a daily basis. What is death, and how do we best live with it? Shot around the world on 100 locations in 25 countries- tackling death from the physical, spiritual, creative, commercial and political angle. A father and his eight-year old daughter, whose mother has died, are portrayed. Death has major practical and symbolical impact on politics. Is there an ideal life expectancy for a society to function And what happens when one person's death becomes more important than another's?
Language Note:
Narration in English; dialogue and commentary in various languages, with English subtitles.
Series Sequence:
Performer:
Narrator, Matt Chamberlain.
Emilie Ellefsen, André Ellefsen.
Production Credits:
Field directors, Stian Indrevoll, Eivind Tolås, Paulo Chavarria; music composer, Olav Øyehaug.
OCLC Number:
ocn900159326
Availability:
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