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42: The Answer to Almost EverythingWhy Do We Cry?

29 min

Available until 06/07/2027

07/07/2024

All terrestrial species are capable of crying, but human beings are unique in being the only species to cry from joy, sadness or anger. The Bible considers tears to be a gift from heaven. In medieval spirituality, they are an expression of moral integrity. But, whether its shedding tears in secret or weeping publicly: why is it that we cry?

Director

Thomas Kulik

Country

Germany

Year

2024

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