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