The Third Option

Synopsis

Doctors and couples face difficult choices surrounding prenatal screening in "The Third Option." The film presents the dilemma of whether to allow a disabled child to live or to terminate the pregnancy. Director Thomas Fürhapter includes statements from medical professionals and personal accounts from affected couples. The documentary situates these experiences within a larger socio-political context. It raises ethical questions about life, death, and the extent of human optimization. Released in 2017, the film runs for 78 minutes.