Movies and TvShows featuring "end-of-life" theme.

A group of old friends reunited at a funeral make a drunken pact. Rather than let each other suffer a slow and painful decline they would engineer a dignified death. But what starts out as a fanciful idea soon morphs into shocking reality.

La Grande Bouffe follows four friends who, tired of their lives, decide to gather in a villa and engage in an excessive orgy of food, eventually leading to their own demise.

The film follows a group of elderly office clerks who rebel against their corporate masters and turn their building into a pirate ship. The film is broken into distinct sketches, exploring topics such as the miracle of birth, growth and learning, fighting each other, middle age, live organ transplants, the meaning of life, the autumn years, and death. Through satire and surrealism, the film ultimately delivers the message to be nice to people, live together in peace, and find meaning in everyday life.

Threads is a documentary-style drama that depicts the effects of a nuclear war on the city of Sheffield, England. The film follows the lives of several people as they struggle to survive amidst the chaos, destruction, and societal collapse caused by the nuclear holocaust. It explores themes of despair, radiation sickness, and the grim reality of life in a post-apocalyptic world.

In 1715, the end of King Louis XIV's reign is plagued by a terminal illness, leg infection, and a desperate search for a cure. The French king experiences immense pain, impaired mobility, and relies on a phony doctor and early medicine in the hopes of prolonging his life. As his agony continues, the stinking man faces the harsh reality of his impending demise amidst the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles.

After being mistakenly told that he only has 90 minutes to live, a perpetually angry man embarks on a mission to reconcile with his family and friends and make amends for his past behavior. As he races against the clock, he learns valuable lessons about life and the importance of forgiveness.

Aufschneider is a dark comedy TV show that follows the life of Dr. Hubertus "Hubsi" Zenk, a pathologist, who accidentally gets involved in organ trafficking. As he navigates through his professional and personal life, Hubsi finds himself in various comical and absurd situations. The show explores themes of death, relationships, and the dark underbelly of the medical profession.

Vortex is a deeply emotional film that explores the lives of an elderly couple as they grapple with the challenges of old age and face their own mortality. The story unfolds through a series of parallel narratives, revealing the couple's troubled past, their deep bond, and their struggles with health issues, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. As they navigate through difficult decisions and confront their fears, the couple finds solace in their love for each other and the power of human connection.

Georges and Anne are octogenarian music teachers. Their daughter lives in Britain. After Anne has a stroke, their bond is tested.

Abigail is a heartwarming movie about an elderly couple navigating loss, grief, and memory loss. Based on a true story, it follows the journey of an old woman and her deceased wife's little girl. The film explores themes of end-of-life decisions, euthanasia, and the importance of cherishing memories. Through the power of love and hope, the couple finds healing and a renewed sense of purpose.

When a family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides they want to end their life, fundamentally different beliefs threaten to blow the family apart. Will they be able to come together before it’s too late?

If I Had a Million is an anthology film that tells the story of multiple people who unexpectedly inherit a large sum of money. The film follows their individual experiences and how the sudden wealth affects their lives. From a curmudgeon who becomes a generous donor to a husband and wife planning their end-of-life, the film explores various scenarios and the different ways people react to sudden wealth. With multiple directors and a diverse cast, If I Had a Million offers a lighthearted and insightful look at the impact of money on people's lives.

A woman in a coma sparks a moral dilemma and ethical conflict as her husband considers mercy killing while others try to prevent suicide.

A drunkard named Brandner Kaspar sells his soul to the Angel of Death in exchange for a longer life. However, when Death comes to claim him, Kaspar outwits him multiple times with the help of his alcoholic antics and a few glasses of cherry brandy.

We all die, but you don't have to do it alone. We follow various volunteers who assist people in the final phase of their lives. What drives these volunteers to guide complete strangers to the end of their lives? And what does death teach them - and us - about life?

Pictures of the Old World is a poetic documentary about a Czech village and its elderly inhabitants. The film captures the beauty and melancholy of a dying village, highlighting the slow decline and the fading memories of its long-time residents.

The tumultuous life of Arthur Rimbaud, the cursed poet, who completed his masterwork at the age of twenty, became an arms dealer and died at thirty-seven; and his passionate relationship with Paul Verlaine, full of wanderings, storms and falling out.

A dying actor asks a doctor to help him commit suicide in return for a masterpiece.

A cynical undertaker navigates the ups and downs of working at a cemetery in Eastern Europe, showcasing the dark humor and sadness surrounding death and the end of life. However, amidst the chaos, he finds a glimmer of hope and a chance for a happy ending.