The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy
2009
⭐6.8(16 votes)
1h 27m
Documentary
Overview
The incredible story of how the mummified corpse of a 40-year-old man was discovered by a hunter in one of the most remote parts of the country. The dead man's detailed notes reveal that he actually committed suicide through self-imposed starvation only the summer before. Liechti's film is a stunning rapprochement of a fictional text, which itself is based upon a true event: a cinematic manifesto for life, challenged by the main character's radical renunciation of life itself.
About The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy
The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy (2009) is a Documentary film that follows the incredible story of how the mummified corpse of a 40-year-old man was discovered by a hunter in one of the most remote parts of the country. The dead man's detailed notes reveal that he actually committed suicide through self-imposed starvation only the summer before. Liechti's film is a stunning rapprochement of a fictional text, which itself is based upon a true event: a cinematic manifesto for life, challenged by the main character's radical renunciation of life itself. Currently, you can watch The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy on DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 16 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
