Dignitas - Death on Prescription
Dignitas - La mort sur ordonnance
“The DIGNITAS motto “To live with dignity – To die with dignity” is a promise.”
Synopsis
Switzerland is the only country in the world that allows foreigners to come and die on its territory. Since its founding in 1998, more than a thousand people have traveled to Zurich to end their lives with the help of the organization Dignitas. "Dignitas - Death on Prescription" is a documentary about an organization that provides people with terminal and incurable illnesses, intense unrelenting pain, and depression with a peaceful death. The organization's founder, lawyer Ludwig Minelli, is often the target of insults, especially from politicians, despite the fact that most Swiss citizens support the option of medically assisted suicide.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Bernard Menoud
- Original Title
- Dignitas - La mort sur ordonnance
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Bernard Menoud
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Bernard Menoud
Director
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What is Dignitas - Death on Prescription about?
Switzerland is the only country in the world that allows foreigners to come and die on its territory. Since its founding in 1998, more than a thousand people have traveled to Zurich to end their lives with the help of the organization Dignitas. "Dignitas - Death on Prescription" is a documentary about an organization that provides people with terminal and incurable illnesses, intense unrelenting pain, and depression with a peaceful death. The organization's founder, lawyer Ludwig Minelli, is often the target of insults, especially from politicians, despite the fact that most Swiss citizens support the option of medically assisted suicide.
Who directed Dignitas - Death on Prescription?
Dignitas - Death on Prescription was directed by Jean-Bernard Menoud.
Who stars in Dignitas - Death on Prescription?
The principal cast of Dignitas - Death on Prescription includes Not specified.
When was Dignitas - Death on Prescription released and how long is it?
Dignitas - Death on Prescription was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 56m.