Addicted to Life
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Addicted to Life is a documentary film. directed by Pola Rapaport. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marieke Vervoort, Wim Distelmans, and Lieve Bullens
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Associate Directors
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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 a...
Who directed Addicted to Life?
Addicted to Life was directed by Pola Rapaport.
How long is Addicted to Life?
Addicted to Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Addicted to Life released?
Addicted to Life was released on September 30, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Addicted to Life?
The main cast of Addicted to Life includes Marieke Vervoort, Wim Distelmans, Lieve Bullens.