Summary 23:47 synopsis "23:47" Is A Profoundly Existentialist Film That Sensitively Explores The Theme Of Death And Its Treatment From The Perspective Of Social Ethics. It Delves Into The Human Psychological Deterioration Resulting From Neurological Traumas, Especially Strokes, And How Those Surrounding The Affected Individuals Grapple With These Complex Issues. The Central Questions At The Heart Of This Film Are Both Profound And Deeply Personal: How Do We Navigate The Suffering Of A Loved One? Where Do The Boundaries Of Free Will Lie For Those Who've Experienced Neurological Trauma? Do Those Around Them Possess The Moral Authority To Make Decisions On Their Behalf? Is It Ethical And Moral To Determine What's Best For A Close Relative Who Can No Longer Make Decisions For Themselves? The Film Revolves Around The Profound Impact Of Anika's First Therapy Session Following Her Mother's Passing. Anika Experiences The Three Primary Stages Of Grief - Denial, Anger, And Acceptance - As She Seeks To Uncover A Troubling Truth. Simultaneously, We Are Introduced To Ecaterina's Story. She Resides In The Same House As Her Father-In-Law, Gregoire, Who Is In An Advanced Stage Of Alzheimer's Disease. As Gregoire's Condition Deteriorates, The Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding His Care Become Increasingly Complex, Prompting Ecaterina And Those Around Her To Confront Their Own Values And Beliefs. During The Therapy Session, A Phenomenon Known In Psychology As "Countertransference" Emerges Between The Two Stories. Ecaterina Projects A Sense Of Liberation Onto Anika's Situation, Opening The Door To A Profound Existentialist Discussion. "23:47" Stands As A Film That Places The Most Profound Human Dilemmas Front And Center In The Face Of Life's Most Significant Challenges. It Offers An Intimate Look At The Struggle To Balance Love, Compassion, And Moral Responsibility For Those Who Can No Longer Make Decisions For Themselves. The Film Invites The Audience To Reflect On The Limits Of Human Autonomy, The Power Of Empathy, And The Ethical Decisions We Must Make When Our Loved Ones Can No Longer Decide For Themselves. Throughout, It Pays Tribute To French Culture, Which Played A Significant Role In Shaping The Director As A Visual Artist, A Clear Influence That Permeates The Film. The Film Follows Two Main Characters, Anika And Ecaterina, Both Immigrants Living In France. Anika, A 35-Year-Old Architect, Hails From A Broken Family And Resides With Her Mother. Her Father Left Them When She Was Five Years Old, And Her Mother's Stories About Him Portrayed Him Positively Throughout Her Childhood. However, Anika, Driven By Curiosity, Eventually Uncovers A More Complicated Truth About Her Father, Who Now Has A New Family And Is Unhappy In His Current Marriage. Meanwhile, Anika's Mother Suffers A Debilitating Stroke That Leaves Her Paralyzed On Her Left Side. Anika Feels A Moral Obligation To Care For Her Mother, Even Though It Becomes Increasingly Challenging. Providing Care At Home Becomes An Arduous Task, As Her Mother Struggles To Accept Her Dependence On Others. After A Second Stroke, Anika's Mother Becomes Entirely Immobilized, Requiring Round-The-Clock Care. Anika Experiences Conflicting Emotions Throughout The Year, Oscillating Between A Desire To Escape The Burdensome Responsibility And A Deep Sense Of Moral Duty Towards Her Mother. One Evening, Anika Returns Home To Find Her Mother Lying Next To The Bed, A Situation That Had Occurred Frequently Before, Prompting Her To Seek Help From Neighbors. This Time, Anika Handles The Situation Differently: She Gazes At Her Mother, Smokes A Cigarette In The Kitchen, And Then Calls A Neighbor For Assistance. Afterward, She Calls Ecaterina To Inform Her Of Her Mother's Death. When The Neighbor Arrives At The Door, She Declines Further Assistance. Subsequently, Anika Calls An Ambulance, And Medical Professionals Officially Declare Her Mother's Passing At 23:47. During Their Therapy Sessions, Anika Confides In Ecaterina, Recounting The Circumstances Of Her Mother's Death And Her Complex Emotions Surrounding It. Ecaterina, The Film's Second Central Character, Is A 37-Year-Old Therapist Who Moved To France For Her Education. There, She Met Her Future Husband, Who Was A Music Teacher. Their Relationship Was Built On Open Communication, Leading To A Bohemian Lifestyle. After Several Years Of Marriage, Gregoire's Father Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease. Gregoire Refused To Place His Father In A Care Facility, Leading Ecaterina To Accept The Responsibility Of Caring For Him At Home. The Film Navigates Between These Two Stories While Examining How Both Characters Cope With The Challenges Of Caring For Loved Ones With Terminal Illnesses And The Ethical Complexities That Arise. Their Different Approaches To Caregiving Reflect Their Unique Backgrounds, Education, And Personal Strengths. "23:47" Presents An Intimate Exploration Of The Human Condition, Highlighting The Complex Interplay Of Emotions, Ethics, And Responsibilities When Confronted With Life-Altering Circumstances. It Is A Tribute To The Enduring Influence Of French Culture On The Director's Artistic Journey And Offers A Thought-Provoking Cinematic Experience. View more details

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