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Eulogy

"A comedy that puts the *fun* back in funeral."

2004 1h 31m EN
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6.4
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Synopsis
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A black comedy that follows three generations of a family, who come together for the funeral of the patriarch - unveiling a litany of family secrets and covert relationships.

β€œA comedy that puts the *fun* back in funeral.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Michael Clancy
Writers
Michael Clancy
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical β€” a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Clancy, shot by Michael Chapman. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by George S. Clinton. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ryan Kushner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hank Azaria and Jesse Bradford and Zooey Deschanel carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "A comedy that puts the *fun* back in funeral.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0349416 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Clancy directs. Michael Chapman behind the camera. George S. Clinton scores. Ryan Kushner cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical β€” a commercial disappointment on release.
  • 2Released 22 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Michael Clancy, shot by Michael Chapman. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by George S. Clinton. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Ryan Kushner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Hank Azaria and Jesse Bradford and Zooey Deschanel carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "A comedy that puts the *fun* back in funeral.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0349416 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Original score
George S. Clinton
Editing
Ryan Kushner
Production design
Dina Lipton
Costume design
Tracy Tynan
Makeup / hair
Toni-Ann Walker
Stunt coordinator
Ron Stein
Runtime
91 min Β· 1h 31m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$6,500,000
Box office
$89,781
Return
1% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Myriad Pictures

    Myriad Pictures

    US

  • EU

    Eulogy Productions LLC

  • OV

    Ovation Entertainment

    US

  • Artisan Entertainment

    Artisan Entertainment

    US

Key crew

  • HairstylistToni-Ann Walker
  • CastingNancy Nayor
  • Makeup ArtistCarol Schwartz
  • CastingPatricia Kerrigan DiCerto
  • Costume DesignTracy Tynan
  • Script SupervisorKaren Golden
  • ProducerLucas Foster
  • ProducerRichard Barton Lewis
  • EditorRyan Kushner
  • ProducerKirk D'Amico
  • ProducerSteven Haft
  • HairstylistCharlotte Parker
  • EditorRichard Halsey
  • Art DirectionMarc Dabe
  • Set DecorationRyan Welsch
  • Production DesignDina Lipton
  • First Assistant DirectorLinda Brachman
  • Second Assistant DirectorMarge Piane
  • Stunt CoordinatorRon Stein
  • Executive ProducerStefan Jonas
  • Utility StuntsRay Siegle
  • StuntsRosine 'Ace' Hatem
  • Executive ProducerKendall Rhodes
  • StuntsSteve M. Davison

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • funeral
  • family secrets
  • dysfunctional family
  • death in family
  • family conflict

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2004-10-15R

Also known as

International titles

  • Enredos de familiaES
  • Nach dem Tod ist vor dem ErbeDE
  • Надгробно словоBG
  • Надгробная Ρ€Π΅Ρ‡ΡŒRU

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