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202489 minPGdocumentary

All Illusions Must Be Broken

202489 minPGdocumentary

Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Denial of Death, provides a basis for examining human nature and the value of life today.

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Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Denial of Death, provides a basis for examining human nature and the value of life today.

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Laura Dunndirector

Jef Sewelldirector

Ernest Beckercast

Richard Louvcast

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Ernest Becker's work provides the foundation for All Illusions Must Be Broken. The documentary reflects on Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Denial of Death, published in 1974. It presents his psychoanalytic views on human nature and personal experiences. The film encourages audiences to confront their fears and appreciate the beauty in life. With a runtime of 89 minutes, it combines elements of nature, arts, and literature to engage with Becker's ideas in a contemporary context.

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