Life Without Death (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 2000, Life Without Death is a notable film directed by Frank Cole, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. His life transformed by the passing of his grandfather in the early 1990s, Canadian filmmaker Frank Cole found himself obsessed with the idea of death. Determined to overcome his fear, he resolved to cross the Sahara Desert by camel, training for years to prepare himself for the emotional and physical ordeal. Cole filmed his travels from Mauritania to the Sudan with a 16mm Bolex, capturing the harsh reality of the desert environment with an unflinching intimacy. Cole offers a deeply personal, yet distinctly Western, perspective on the desert as a space of Romantic sublimity.
Who’s in it. Life Without Death stars Frank Cole.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Life Without Death sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Without Death page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Without Death (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Without Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Without Death worth watching?
- Life Without Death holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Without Death?
- Life Without Death stars Frank Cole.
- When was Life Without Death released?
- Life Without Death was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.