Documentary · Belgium · 2022 · 1h 26m

Addicted to Life

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Director
Pola Rapaport
Cast
Marieke Vervoort as Wim Distelmans as Lieve Bullens as
Crew
Pola Rapaport — Screenplay Pola Rapaport — Producer Wolfgang Held — Producer
Synopsis

Strong-willed, funny and charismatic, at 37, Belgian athlete Marieke Vervoort’s time is running out. As her strength falters and her body begins to fail, she determines to end her life with the aid of her doctor. Liberated by the legal permission to die, Marieke rediscovers the freedom and thrill of living and competing and becomes a Paralympic champion. Her acceptance of death becomes an affirmation of life. Marieke demystifies one of the most controversial issues of our time.

Key Collaborators
Pola Rapaport Director Pola Rapaport Screenplay Pola Rapaport Producer Wolfgang Held Producer
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