Les Invasions Barbares (2003) - by Denys Arcand (Le Déclin de l’Empire Américan), with Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau & Dorothée Berryman
Having a difficult time accepting the reality of death and feeling regretful of his past, a man dying of cancer tries to find peace in his last moments. His estranged son, ex-wife, ex-lovers and old friends will all come to him to share his last breath.
Mar adentro (2004) - by Alejandro Amenábar (The Others), with Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda & Lola DueÃÂñas
Life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramón’s relationships with two women: Julia, a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa, a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramón taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others.
“When you can’t escape, and you constantly rely on everyone else, you learn to cry by smiling, you know? “
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