The River of Life and Death
The River of Life and Death

The River of Life and Death

April 1, 1941
10m

Overview

The River of Life and Death captures the slow time in the well-known Indian pilgrimage place of Benares, the act of purification by water, the burning funeral pyres, and the dandling snakeheads under the temple stairs.

Director

Alexander Hammid

Cast

Karel Beníško

Commentary (voice)