Life before Death (10mins)

Synopsis
Life Before Death explores the experiences of two women & their daughters as they face terminal illness. However, far from being a morbid lament, the film develops into an uplifting meditation on finding acceptance when faced with the most critical time of our life.

Resources for this film

Deepak Chopra discuss Death on video

Transitus is a holistic network to support a metamorphosis of approach to physical 'death', dying, and the continuity of consciousness - before, during and after life.
www.martinsey.org.uk/transitus

Changing perceptions around death and dying
www.livinganddying.co.uk

Director Helen Iles

"The jury also wanted to give particular praise to Helen Iles, whose film Life Before Death they found extremely powerful - displaying a distinct storytelling talent. They wanted to encourage Helen in her filmmaking career."
DM Davies Award judges

This is a video with a strange persuasive power because it sincerely grapples with the problem.'
Tokyo video festival Judges

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