This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection

2019

2h 0m

Drama

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An 80-year-old widow stands up to local officials who want to build a dam and resettle her village.

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Critics Consensus

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection stands in the fault line between the cradle of tradition and tomorrow, defiantly insisting that one need not exist at the expense of the other.

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Wael Khairy

RogerEbert.com

...nothing short of miraculous. In fact, “This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection” is as unforgettable as any film I’ve ever seen.

Sep 23, 2022

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

By the end, Twala's presence-and her grievance-feel genuinely monumental.

Jul 19, 2021

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Radheyan Simonpillai

NOW Toronto

Between the textures of Twala's aged but defiant face and the deep, contemplative landscapes behind her, I doubt you'll see more beautiful and awe-inspiring images this year.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 4, 2021

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

What is progress if it forsakes everything that came before it?

Feb 12, 2024

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

A lucid and rare survival cry.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 24, 2022

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

A work of great and terrible beauty, with a keen sense of time and place and timeless sense of justice.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 29, 2021

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brad n

Sublime, heartbreaking, life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/23

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david l

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection is a deeply moving film that gives arthouse cinema a great name. The movie deals with the dangers of capitalism, especially as it relates to excessive building, but it is also about the importance of honoring the dead and keeping the traditions alive, particularly for smaller villages. Beautifully acted and wonderfully directed, this is a highly artistic, but still engaging movie that is emotionally impactful and admirable in its very compassionate dialogue.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful, sentimental, and rich with cultural traditions and storytelling. This film belongs in a museum.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese

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Synopsis

An 80-year-old widow stands up to local officials who want to build a dam and resettle her village.

Director: Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Screenwriter: Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Production Co: Urucu Media, Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), Biennale College - Cinema, Creative Europe Media, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Torino Film Lab
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2h 0m

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