Society

Death is an Asshole

Michael Schwarz / Germany / 2025 / 79 min

An unconventional undertaker and his team strive to change how society views death and grief—by embracing empathy, honesty, and openness. They take a new, more compassionate approach to mourning, focusing on the emotional needs of the bereaved. But when they are faced with cases that move them personally, even these professionals are forced to confront the raw, vulnerable side of their work. This subtle documentary captures the delicate balance between duty and personal emotion, offering a fresh, poignant perspective on loss and remembrance.

Q&A

12.06. / Freiluftkino Insel
Michael Schwarz
Director
Eric Wrede
Protagonist

Q&A

12.06.
Freiluftkino Insel
Michael Schwarz
Director
Eric Wrede
Protagonist

Q&A

22.06. / b-ware! Ladenkino
Eric Wrede
Protagonist
Marco Ammer
Protagonist
Vivian Schröder
Moderator

Q&A

22.06.
b-ware! Ladenkino
Eric Wrede
Protagonist
Marco Ammer
Protagonist
Vivian Schröder
Moderator

Trailer

Tickets

Cinema
12 Jun
9.30 PM
Freiluftkino Insel
OmeU

Credits

Year 2025
Production Country Germany
Runtime 79 min
FSK Not rated
Language German
Subtitle English
Premiere Status No Premiere Status
Director Michael Schwarz
Producers Michael Schwarz, Alexander Griesser

Tickets

Cinema
12 Jun
9.30 PM
Freiluftkino Insel
OmeU
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