Movies and TvShows featuring "palliative-care" theme.

Fantastic Fungi is a captivating documentary that explores the diverse and incredible world of mushrooms. From their role in ecosystem functioning to their potential in medicine and mental health, the film takes viewers on a journey through the fascinating world of fungi.

In a kind of philosophical dialogue, Doctor Augustin Masset and renowned writer Fabrice Toussaint discuss life and death… A whirlwind of encounters in which the doctor is the guide and the writer, his passenger, led to confront his own fears and anxieties.

Christmas in Conway follows the story of a husband who tries to create a magical Christmas for his dying wife. With the help of their friendly neighbor and a dedicated nurse, they embark on a journey filled with love, hope, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Regrets is a heartfelt drama set in Paris, exploring the themes of love, loss, and regret. It follows the story of a grieving architect who reconnects with an old love, while dealing with a cheating spouse and the recent death of his mother. The protagonist finds solace in a female teacher and seeks comfort in a country house. The plot delves into themes of infidelity, divorce, and the challenges of palliative care. Through the protagonist's journey, the audience witnesses the complexities of relationships, the fragility of life, and the lessons learned from regret.

After losing a loved one, Simone decides to volunteer in a hospital and spends her days with terminally ill patients. However, other parts of her life soon begin to suffer as well.

Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary is a biographical documentary that delves into the lives of two influential figures in the psychedelic counterculture of the 1960s. The film explores their groundbreaking research with psychedelic drugs, their unconventional approaches to psychology and spirituality, and their enduring impact on the world. Through archival footage and interviews with colleagues, the documentary provides a deep dive into the lives and work of Ram Dass and Timothy Leary.

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?

A documentary on assisted suicide, authored by actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr.

All the Other Days is a documentary that explores the experiences of patients receiving end-of-life care in hospice. The film follows the emotional journeys of individuals facing their own mortality, and their relationships with their loved ones as they navigate the challenges of palliative care.

"Le vieil âge et l'espérance" is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the profound experiences of elderly individuals facing the challenges of old age, particularly those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Through intimate stories and personal narratives, the film examines the importance of palliative care and the hope that emerges in the face of adversity. It sheds light on the struggles, resilience, and determination of both the elderly and their caregivers in providing the best possible quality of life.

Death Is But a Dream is a documentary that explores the concept of death and delves into the experiences of individuals who have had near-death experiences. Through interviews and personal accounts, the film examines the question of what happens to consciousness after death and the possibility of an afterlife. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of a topic often considered taboo.

A touching documentary that delves into the world of palliative care and end-of-life in Italy, exploring the role of old people's nurses and the journey towards death.

Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room. When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, he needs to film his death.

Live the life you please is a film-led social impact campaign that will change the way you think about the last chapter of life. The campaign aims to improve awareness about palliative care, advocate for increased access to essential palliative care and related health care services for all Australians, and help to start important conversations about living the life you please until the very end.

After the End’ is a documentary film about the effect of loss in each of our lives. Following the stories of people who have each experienced the death of a loved one, the film explores what it means to lose someone without losing ourselves in the process. Guided by Andrew Morgan, who lost his father in a cycling accident, the filmmakers journey across America speaking with families who have recently experienced a loss, sharing their heartfelt stories about working through the experience. Through interviews with hospice coordinators, bereavement specialists and experts on grief counseling, including Alan D. Wolfelt (author, educator and founder of Center For Loss & Life Transition), Rev. David M. Smith and Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (via archival video), the author of the seminal work on grief issues, “On Death and Dying,” we are reminded that by sharing our pain, we allow ourselves to heal.