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202072 min10documentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Meanwhile on Earth

202072 min10documentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Funeral directors and cemetery staff in Denmark, Estonia, and Sweden handle end-of-life decisions and mourning rituals in their respective communities.

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Funeral directors and cemetery staff in Denmark, Estonia, and Sweden handle end-of-life decisions and mourning rituals in their respective communities.

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Carl Olsson

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Funeral directors and cemetery staff navigate the practicalities of death in "Meanwhile on Earth." The film, directed by Carl Olsson, takes place in Denmark, Estonia, and Sweden. It features interviews and observations that detail the logistics of end-of-life decisions. The documentary addresses the rituals of mourning alongside the necessary planning involved in the death care industry. It reveals how society manages the transition from life to death through various roles and processes.

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