Lige før døden
“Veteran director Anne Regitze Wivel has created a beautiful and life-affirming memoir about the indomitable staff at Bispebjerg Hospital – and about the last time in her and her husband Svend Auken’s lives.”
Synopsis
Fourteen years ago, her husband died after a period of illness. The couple spent their last years at Bispebjerg Hospital. Today, Wivel returns to the same hospital to make an autobiographical and reflective film about life and death – and to portray the staff who work in this particular difficult field. What is it like to go to work every day to care for people whose lives are running out? What thoughts do you have? And how do you make the last chapter of another person’s life a good, vibrant time? Doctors and nurses share their thoughts on the philosophical, personal and practical dimensions of their work when we sit in on their meetings.
Release History & Theatrical Window
World premiere at CPH: DOX 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Wivel
- Original Title
- Lige før døden
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Release Date
- 18/03/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Wivel
Vibeke Vogel
Department Leadership Roster
Vibeke Vogel
Producer
Anne Wivel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lige før døden
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What is Lige før døden about?
Fourteen years ago, her husband died after a period of illness. The couple spent their last years at Bispebjerg Hospital. Today, Wivel returns to the same hospital to make an autobiographical and reflective film about life and death – and to portray the staff who work in this particular difficult field. What is it like to go to work every day to care for people whose lives are running out? What thoughts do you have? And how do you make the last chapter of another person’s life a good, vibrant time? Doctors and nurses share their thoughts on the philosophical, personal and practical dimensions of their work when we sit in on their meetings.
Who directed Lige før døden?
Lige før døden was directed by Anne Wivel.
Who stars in Lige før døden?
The principal cast of Lige før døden includes Not specified.
When was Lige før døden released and how long is it?
Lige før døden was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.