Addicted to Life (2022)
Strong-willed, funny and charismatic, at 37, Belgian athlete Marieke Vervoort’s time is running out. As her strength falters and her body begins to fail, she determines to end her life with the aid of her doctor. Liberated by the legal permission to die, Marieke rediscovers the freedom and thrill of living and competing and becomes a Paralympic champion. Her acceptance of death becomes an affirmation of life. Marieke demystifies one of the most controversial issues of our time.
Director: Pola Rapaport
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 30, 2022
Cast
Screenplay
- Pola Rapaport (Screenplay)
Music: Naïma Joris, Loup Mormont
Production: Associate Directors, Canvas
Country: Belgium, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Addicted to Life about?
- Strong-willed, funny and charismatic, at 37, Belgian athlete Marieke Vervoort’s time is running out. As her strength falters and her body begins to fail, she determines to end her life with the aid of her doctor. Liberated by the legal permission to die, Marieke rediscovers the freedom and thrill of living and competing and becomes a Paralympic champion. Her acceptance of death becomes an affirmation of life. Marieke demystifies one of the most controversial issues of our time.
- Who directed Addicted to Life?
- Addicted to Life was directed by Pola Rapaport.
- Who stars in Addicted to Life?
- Addicted to Life stars Marieke Vervoort, Wim Distelmans, Lieve Bullens.
- How long is Addicted to Life?
- Addicted to Life has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Addicted to Life?
- Addicted to Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was Addicted to Life produced?
- Addicted to Life was produced in Belgium, United States of America.