Where Does a Body End?

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Where Does a Body End?
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Directed byMarco Porsia
Release date
  • May 3, 2019 (2019-05-03)(Portugal)
Running time
161 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Where Does a Body End? is a 2019 Canadian documentary film directed by Marco Porsia about the American experimental rock band Swans. [1] [2] [3] The film had its premiere on May 3, 2019, at the IndieLisboa Film Festival in Portugal. [4] [5] The film was released worldwide on September 11, 2020.

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References

  1. "Film review: 'Where Does A Body End?'". Culture Addicts. May 27, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  2. "Where Does a Body End: A look into the upcoming documentary about Swans". Lore. May 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  3. "Swans Documentary 'Where Does a Body End?' Due ouu 9/11 via DVD/Blu-ray". Glide Magazine. July 29, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. "World Premiere - May 3 & 6 - Lisbon, Portugal". Where Does a Body End?. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  5. "Where Does A Body End?". IndieLisboa Film Festival. Retrieved August 13, 2020.