'As intermitências da morte' by José Saramago
José Saramago
‘As intermitências da morte’ by Portuguese writer José Saramago explores the economic, political, religious, and ethical questions that would be raised if, suddenly, people stopped dying. Distinguishing between ‘to kill’ and ‘to give death’, this allegorical novel was invoked in the debate on the legalization of assisted dying in Portugal and of orthothanasia in Brazil.
'SuissID' by Vincent Gerber
Vincent Gerber
Set in Switzerland, in an unspecified future, the company SuissID is active in the field of assisted suicide. Despite a veneer of customer service, the only thing that counts for them is financial success; due care criteria and the protection of life no longer play a role in this dystopian society.
'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.