Synopsis
“If you spend a day with Eric Wrede, death loses some of its terror.” — Süddeutsche Zeitung. Bestselling author Eric Wrede, known as Germany’s most unconventional undertaker, and his team take us on a journey to the edge of life in *Death Is an Asshole* that is as touching as it is brutally honest. Between crematoria, living rooms full of memories, and conversations with mourners, a film emerges that doesn’t reverently extend a hand to death, but rather cheekily laughs in its face. With wit, warmth, and a great deal of empathy, the film poses the question: Why do we so consistently repress the inevitable—and what would happen if we finally let death into our lives? Eric Wrede opens doors to a new way of dealing with farewell, pain, and memory—at times provocative, at times profound, but always human. *Death Is an Asshole* is not a dry documentary, but a courageous portrait of death.
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Movie Details
| International Releases: | November 27th, 2025 (Limited) (Germany) |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | Germany |
| Languages: | German |