Orozco the Embalmer 2001

Overview

The film "Orozco the Embalmer" is a documentary that captures the work of an embalmer in the Rue Morgue neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia. This area is known for its high levels of death and murder. The documentary focuses on the embalmer's shop, where he prepares bodies for their funerals. The embalmer, Froilan Orozco, has been tending the dead for over 50 years, suggesting a long and experienced career. The documentary provides a glimpse into the daily activities of the embalmer and his shop, where bodies are brought in and prepared for their funerals. The film offers a unique and unflinching look at the work of an embalmer in a high-crime area.