Going Alone

About This Movie

Going Alone is an intriguing dive into a seldom-discussed facet of life and death in Berlin. The film’s observational style captures the quiet solemnity of funerals conducted by mortician Bernd Simon, who often finds himself burying those abandoned by family. It's this stark reality that gives the documentary its weight. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing viewers to absorb the emotional nuances of those who do show up, offering their own forms of farewell. The atmosphere is one of quiet reflection, as you witness the dignity afforded to those who might otherwise be forgotten. It’s raw, it’s human, and there’s a haunting beauty in how it portrays solitude and connection in death, making it distinctive in the realm of documentary filmmaking.

Observational documentary styleFocuses on mortality and solitudeFeatures Bernd Simon's work as a mortician