Riding with Death

A haunting yet tender plunge into a sealed-off world of illness and longing, where archival traces and intimate stories make history feel strangely close.

Directed by

Nina Forsman, Sakari Suuronen

Genres

Documentary

Overview

The tuberculosis sanatorium was both heaven and hell within the same walls. The story of the epidemic includes death, shame and isolation as well as sanatorium romances, fun and survival stories. The film takes the viewer on a vivid journey into the sanatorium era: it gives the viewer a sanatorium experience full of surprises, and through documentary evidence, takes us to the heart of the secrets.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, isolation, love, survival

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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