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The Intensive Life Unit

September 2, 2021 1h 13m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Intensive Life Unit is a documentary film. directed by Adéla Komrzý. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Even though doctors Ondřej and Kateřina look after their patients to the best of their ability, they can’t prevent their death. As heads of palliative care at Prague’s General University Hospital they face the inevitability of the end on a daily basis. Yet what perhaps makes their job harder is the myriad options now open to them to prolong human life – and this at a time when death has become a social taboo. Betraying her special brand of empathy, documentarist Adéla Komrzý demonstrates that, while there’s no good or bad way to die, there’s always a means to improve patients’ quality of life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 2, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 13m 73 minutes total
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czech Republic Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Nutprodukce
  • Česká televize
  • FAMU
  • Universal Production Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Intensive Life Unit about?

Even though doctors Ondřej and Kateřina look after their patients to the best of their ability, they can’t prevent their death. As heads of palliative care at Prague’s General University Hosp...

Who directed The Intensive Life Unit?

The Intensive Life Unit was directed by Adéla Komrzý.

How long is The Intensive Life Unit?

The Intensive Life Unit has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).

When was The Intensive Life Unit released?

The Intensive Life Unit was released on September 2, 2021 in theaters.