CinemaOSMovie · 1941 · 0h 10m

The River of Life and Death

Documentary

The River of Life and Death captures the slow time in the well-known Indian pilgrimage place of Benares, the act of purification by water, the burning funeral pyres, and the dandling snakeheads under the temple stairs.

Directed byAlexander Hammid, Elmar Klos

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 10m
Language
CS
Released
April 1, 1941
Studios
FAB Zlín

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Karel Beníško

Commentary (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Alexander Hammid
Alexander Hammid
Elmar Klos
Elmar Klos
Written by
Elmar Klos
Elmar Klos

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