In order to obtain entry to the morgue, Stan Brakhage had to agree that he would not show any of the faces of the deceased. Also, the film had to be approved by all the medical examiners who were captured on film.
The title is the literal translation of the greek word "autopsia", i.e. autopsy (from 'auto'=self and 'opsis'=sight).
Third part of "The Pittsburgh Trilogy".
This film is included on "By Brakhage: an Anthology", which is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #184.