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After Death(2021)

5.7/10
Hindi6 mins

After Death (2021) is a 6-minute Hindi film directed by Ankur Hooda. Starring Ankur Hooda. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, After Death stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.

Director:Ankur Hooda
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 September 2021
Director
Ankur Hooda
Language
Hindi
Runtime
6m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

The age old tradition of making samadhi is a dying practice in modern Haryana. A sacred ritual which originated in north Indian villages is now facing the brunt of modern times.

A fading ritual. A sacred goodbye.

Film Details

5.7Rating
6Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date29 September 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

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Ankur HoodaDirector

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in Haryana villages where samadhi-making traditions are still practiced by a few families.
  • Director Ankur Hooda spent over two years documenting the ritual to capture its fading cultural significance.
  • It was filmed entirely on location without a script, using real villagers as subjects to maintain authenticity.
  • The documentary faced challenges in finding elderly practitioners willing to share the ritual's sacred details.
  • It premiered at a small film festival in India before gaining attention through online documentary platforms.
  • The film contrasts modern Haryana's urbanization with the ancient spiritual practice of samadhi-making.
  • Local Haryanvi folk music and ambient village sounds were used instead of a composed soundtrack.

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