# Gates of Heaven (1978)

> A gently strange, deeply humane portrait of pet-cemetery entrepreneurs and mourners who transform animal loss into ritual, business, and personal meaning.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14805

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Errol Morris
- Cast: Lucille Billingsley, Zella Graham, Cal Harberts, Dan Harberts, Phil Harberts, Scottie Harberts, Mike Koewler, Floyd McClure
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077598/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: deadpan, witty, melancholic, quiet afternoon, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss through the lens of pet ownership.

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