As a film enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in the moving images that tell stories of humanity, I eagerly await the world premiere of “A Fly on the Wall” at the Busan International Film Festival. The teaser alone has piqued my curiosity and stirred emotions within me.
The Indian documentary titled “A Fly on the Wall,” helmed by directors Nilesh Maniyar and Shonali Bose, is all set to debut globally at the Wide Angle Documentary competition within the Busan International Film Festival. A sneak peek of this film has been revealed.
The film follows the final days of Chika Kapadia, given four months to live, who has chosen to end his life through physician-assisted suicide at Dignitas in Switzerland. The filmmakers, tasked with documenting Kapadia’s countdown to death, capture both his journey and their own emotional response.
In Busan, the third joint film project between Maniyar and Bose has been showcased, which comes after “The Sky Is Pink” and “Margarita with a Straw.
Bose explains the project’s beginnings: “This movie wasn’t a decision we made lightly; it was a solemn promise we fulfilled. For 25 years, my friend Chika had confided in Nilesh and me about a deeply personal endeavor: to document the serene nature of physician-assisted suicide. He hoped this would alleviate the fear and unease surrounding it. Given his impending death, he was willing to make his final moments public because he felt it was essential to initiate this discussion. In the emotionally charged fortnight preceding his passing in Zurich, I was merely trying to keep up and was guided by Nilesh’s direction regarding the film.
Maniyar adds, “My first reaction was how does one go through with physician assisted suicide and not have the greed of that extra moment of breath that you could possibly have. But I could see how sure Chika was about not being tied to tubes and wires in his last moment. What began as Chika’s personal quest became a joint mission for all three of us – Chika, Shonali and myself. And in that came a question of the fact that a filmmaker is a friend too. So, when I asked Shonali to turn the camera towards herself, I knew why, but I didn’t know how it would pan out.”
The intention of the directors is to ignite discussions on the topic of making informed decisions about one’s final moments and upholding dignity in death. I hope this movie inspires viewers to ponder deeply on the right to a dignified departure, an option that should not be exclusive to the privileged but accessible and affordable for all, regardless of their location. Our aim is for this film to instigate discussions that help eliminate the stigma surrounding physician-assisted suicide, while addressing the moral and human rights issues involved in denying individuals the power to choose their end-of-life options, as stated by Maniyar.
Bose underscores the movie’s overarching theme: “In essence, it’s not just about the film for me; it’s also about alleviating the apprehension surrounding death and treating it as a natural aspect of life – an experience that can be tranquil and honorable. We hope to encourage viewers to ponder on these topics and contemplate the human aspects behind them.
Watch the teaser here:
The Busan International Film Festival takes place Oct. 2-11.
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2024-09-23 10:16