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So, ‘After Life’ offers this unique peek into a New Zealand funeral home. It’s not your usual documentary fare. The pacing feels almost meditative, drawing you into the everyday realities of death and how people cope. There’s a rawness in the atmosphere, which makes you reflect on the fragility of life itself. The performances are understated yet powerful—these aren’t actors, but real people grappling with profound loss. Filmed with a subtlety that highlights the practicalities of their work, it avoids sensationalism, instead, skirting around the edges of grief and celebration. What stands out is how it respects its subjects; it feels respectful, making it distinctive in the realm of documentaries about death.
Intimate portrayal of the funeral processOffers insights into grief and coping mechanismsSubtle cinematography enhances the emotional depth
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Prisca Bouchet
Director