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2025245 minPGdocumentary

Palliative Care Unit

2025245 minPGdocumentary

Berlin's Franziskus hospital palliative care unit provides a candid exploration of end-of-life conversations among patients and staff during a summer.

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Philipp Döring

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Berlin's Franziskus hospital palliative care unit provides a candid exploration of end-of-life conversations among patients and staff during a summer.

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Philipp Döring spends a summer at the palliative care unit of Berlin’s Franziskus hospital. He documents conversations among patients and staff as they navigate the challenges of end-of-life care. The film captures moments of humanity amidst institutional hurdles. Light streams through the unit, symbolizing hope and connection. Over 245 minutes, Döring presents a candid look at the realities faced by those in palliative care.

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