Death is a universal truth that sparks existential questions. How do we live with death in our sight? We can go gently, raging against it, or find a balance. Some see death as a challenge to be conquered, while others deny its presence. What stories do we tell ourselves as we approach the end? The film "Awakening: Portraits of Life and Death" features diverse voices sharing their experiences with mortality. These individuals have awakened to their mortality through various means, including dire diagnoses, loss, or a sudden epiphany. The film raises ultimate questions, but does not provide answers, as death remains an undiscovered country from which no traveler returns.
Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death
The impending certainty of death sets off a profound crisis of existence, compelling humanity to grapple with the mystery of living with mortality.
