Film Lens
Defining Hope presents the experiences of patients facing life-threatening illnesses as they navigate various medical environments, including ICUs, operating rooms, and hospice care. The film features Diane, a nurse who cares for end-stage cancer patients while battling her own ovarian cancer. It also follows 23-year-old Alena, who undergoes a risky brain surgery that impacts her short-term memory, and 95-year-old Berthold, who wishes to die peacefully at home with his elderly wife.
The documentary examines the impact of modern medical technologies on end-of-life decisions in a culture that often clings to hope. By following these patients and the nurses who support them, Defining Hope addresses the complexities of facing death and what it means to live fully in the face of terminal illness.
Why Watch
- •Meet Diane, a nurse battling ovarian cancer.
- •Follow Alena's risky brain surgery experience.
- •Find out how Berthold's family navigates end-of-life wishes.
Did You Know
•Diane is a nurse who cares for end-stage cancer patients and is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
•Alena, 23, undergoes brain surgery that destroys her short-term memory.
•Berthold, 95, wishes to die peacefully at home with his elderly wife.
Perfect For
Healthcare professionalsCancer patientsFamily caregivers