Day of the Dead
A short film by Peter Bracke and Kris 'Curtiz' De Meester
"Day of the Dead" is a short film that delves into the unique blend of life, death, and celebration during Mexico's Day of the Dead. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the mesmerizing migration of millions of Monarch butterflies to Mexico, believed to embody the souls of the departed. The film explores the profound Mexican tradition of not just commemorating the dead but reveling in the coexistence of life and death during these sacred days.
The short film is a visual and emotional journey that explores the delicate balance between the living and the dead, culminating in a moment of serene reflection as the dead fall silent, and the living are left to calmly confront their own emotions. The film captures the essence of a cultural celebration that transcends borders, inviting audiences to reflect on the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring connections that bind us across time and cultures.
Created by Peter Bracke and Kris De Meester
Poem by Victor Enrique
Filmed by Peter Bracke
Edited by Kris De Meester
Duration: 3 minutes
Format: Mov, 1080 x 1080
Language: English spoken.
Screenings & exhibitions: Venice Biennial Art exhibition 2024: “Personal Structures”, 20 April 2024 until 24 November 2024 / Viewpoint Documentary Film Festival, , Ghent (Belgium), April 2024 / Room 8, Ghent (Belgium), April 2024 / Videoart.lst International Screening Program, Izmir (Turkey), May 2024 / Doc.Sydney, April 2024 / Lisbon Film Rendezvous, 9 December 2024 / UnderGround International Film Festival, Pune (India), June 2024 / Hong Kong Arthouse Film Festival, July 2024 / Doc.Boston Documentary Film Festival, July 2024 / Doc.Sydney Documentary Film Festival, May 2024 / Resonans 'a Fringe of Nature & Culture', Copenhagen (Denmark), October 2024.