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Deep Dive: How Love Moves (2023)

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How Love Moves
How Love Moves follows Shamim Khan and his co-workers as they care for the Islamic Delhi Gate Cemetery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film captures their daily routines and the emotional weight of managing a cemetery during a time when death rates surged due to the pandemic. It provides a unique perspective on the impact of the pandemic through the lens of those who handle the deceased. The documentary presents a personal narrative that intertwines themes of love and loss with the realities of racism and death. By focusing on the experiences of cemetery keepers, the film offers insights into how they navigate their roles amid unprecedented circumstances, reflecting on the broader societal implications of the pandemic.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Shamim Khan and his team at the Delhi Gate Cemetery.
  • •See how the pandemic changed cemetery care practices.
  • •Find out how love and loss intersect in times of crisis.

Did You Know

•The film follows Shamim Khan and his co-workers over two years.
•It focuses on the Islamic Delhi Gate Cemetery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
•The documentary has a runtime of 63 minutes.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsFans of personal narrativesThose interested in pandemic stories