Day of the Dead (1957)
A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.
Director: Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Cast
- Alma Usher - Narrator (Original version)
- Edgar Kaufmann Jr. - Narrator (Final version)
Music: Laurindo Almeida
Production: Office of Charles & Ray Eames
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mexico, day of the dead
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Day of the Dead about?
- A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.
- Who directed Day of the Dead?
- Day of the Dead was directed by Ray Eames, Charles Eames.
- Who stars in Day of the Dead?
- Day of the Dead stars Alma Usher, Edgar Kaufmann Jr..
- How long is Day of the Dead?
- Day of the Dead has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Day of the Dead?
- Day of the Dead is a Documentary film.
- Where was Day of the Dead produced?
- Day of the Dead was produced in United States of America.