'Cien cuyes' by Gustavo Rodríguez
Gustavo Rodríguez
Eufrasia Vela cares so well for the affluent elderly in Lima, that they start asking her to assist in their deaths – and the ensuing dilemmas propel Gustavo Rodríguez’s novel ‘Cien cuyes’. Approaching the problem of loneliness in aging societies with humour and without judgement, the novel has sparked debate on assisted dying at the nexus of class, caregiving, and community.
'Plan 75' by Chie Hayakawa
Chie Hayakawa (director and writer), Jason Grey (writer)
In a dystopian scenario, the Japanese government initiates Plan 75, and all citizens over 75 are given the option to be euthanized in exchange for 100’000 Yen to alleviate the socio-economic burden from an ageing population. The film follows elders and administrators of Plan 75 as they go through the steps of offering and accepting the plan.
'The Mother Situation' by Matt Day
Matt Day (dir.)
In this short film, three adult siblings come together for their mother’s planned assisted death only to discover that she has changed her mind. A blackly comic look at the coercion that could emerge in assisted dying situations, made as Australia was beginning the legalisation process.