Day of the Dead

Year: 1957

Runtime: 15 mins

Language: English

Directors: Charles Eames, Ray Eames

Documentary

The film portrays Mexico’s Día de los Muertos through still images and narration, exploring the special objects and rituals that surround the annual All Soles Day celebration. It showcases vivid folk art and insight into how Mexicans confront death, with help from Alexander Girard and a lyrical guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.

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