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201927 minPGdocumentary

Post Mortem Berlin

201927 minPGdocumentary

A cremation process takes place, starting with the arrival of the coffin and ending with the filling of an ash capsule.

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Anton von Heiseler

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A cremation process takes place, starting with the arrival of the coffin and ending with the filling of an ash capsule.

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Anton von Heiselerdirector

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A crematory in Berlin processes bodies through a methodical routine. The film follows the steps from when a coffin arrives to the moment an ash capsule is filled. Technicians manage each phase with precision. The documentary presents cremation as a structured and hygienic operation. It focuses on the rituals involved in the final transportation of the deceased. The entire process unfolds over a brief 27-minute duration.

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