Location: Egypt Length: 23 min
This is the fictional story of Khonso-Imhep, Head Musician of the Pharaoh's court during the 18th Dynasty, as he passes from life into the afterworld, complete with a trial that determines his fate. Through re-enactments and imagery on wall paintings, this film depicts the ancient Egyptian mummification process and the religious rituals involved in preparing a dead body. This story displays the unique funeral ceremonies surrounding the preparation of a mummy and portrays the religious beliefs involved, as well as the mummy's discovery by archaeologists.
Written and Directed by Mohamed El Abassery
Web links:
Duke Papyrus Archive (Duke University)
Egyptian Mummies (Smithsonian Institution)
The University of Memphis Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology