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202286 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Addicted to Life

202286 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

At 37, Belgian athlete Marieke Vervoort decides to end her life with medical assistance while also becoming a Paralympic champion.

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At 37, Belgian athlete Marieke Vervoort decides to end her life with medical assistance while also becoming a Paralympic champion.

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Pola Rapaport

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Pola Rapaport

Pola Rapaportwriter

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Wim Distelmanscast

Lieve Bullenscast

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Marieke Vervoort, a Belgian athlete, faces her terminal illness with humor and determination. At 37, she decides to end her life with medical assistance, a choice that brings her a sense of liberation. As her health declines, Vervoort competes as a Paralympic champion, finding joy in her achievements. Directed by Pola Rapaport, "Addicted to Life" addresses the controversial topic of euthanasia while presenting Vervoort's unique perspective on life and mortality. The film runs for 86 minutes and was released in 2022.

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