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What these ashes wanted

"What these ashes wanted, I felt sure, was not containment but participation. Not an enclosure of memory, but the world."

January 1, 2001 0h 55m

Originally released in 2001. What these ashes wanted is a feature film. directed by Philip Hoffman. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Completed in 2001, what these ashes wanted—which combines hand-processed film, video diaries, found sound, text and narration—is a ritual of grief that seems both shared and private. Our own stories of grief fill the gaps between Hoffman’s images of Egyptian tombs, wintertime frolics and insect activity.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2001 25 years ago
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Runtime 0h 55m 55 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is What these ashes wanted about?

Completed in 2001, what these ashes wanted—which combines hand-processed film, video diaries, found sound, text and narration—is a ritual of grief that seems both shared and private. Our own st...

Who directed What these ashes wanted?

What these ashes wanted was directed by Philip Hoffman.

How long is What these ashes wanted?

What these ashes wanted has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).

When was What these ashes wanted released?

What these ashes wanted was released on January 1, 2001 in theaters.