Fredens port
Originally released in 1996. Fredens port is a documentary film. directed by Thomas Stenderup. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In a culture where cremation is unusual, cemeteries fill up rapidly. In Latin America and in some other places, to solve the problem, remains are frequently exhumed. In Cuba, two year after interment. Relatives are invited to observe the little ritual. The music of the film is drawn from requiems from different periods. Twelve pieces by seven different composers are quoted. Together, they make up a traditional requiem, although only a few passages from the "dies irae" have been included, and other sections are slightly abbreviated.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Statens Filmcentral
- Final Cut Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fredens port about?
In a culture where cremation is unusual, cemeteries fill up rapidly. In Latin America and in some other places, to solve the problem, remains are frequently exhumed. In Cuba, two year after interme...
Who directed Fredens port?
Fredens port was directed by Thomas Stenderup.
How long is Fredens port?
Fredens port has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Fredens port released?
Fredens port was released on December 1, 1996 in theaters.