24-year-old humanitarian activist Teun Toebes has a mission: to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia. He has been living in the closed ward of a nursing home for years when he decides to take this mission to the next level.
In 'Human Forever' he records an adventurous three-year journey across four continents and through 11 countries, taking you on a disarming and impressive quest around the world in which he looks for answers for the future.
Together with his good friend and filmmaker Jonathan de Jong, he explores how dementia is dealt with in other countries and what we can learn from each other to make the future more beautiful and inclusive. As the number of people with dementia doubles in the next 20 years, this quest is not a question, but a necessity.
"A story about love for humanity", Director Jonathan de Jong. "A must-watch for everyone who cares for elderly people or will become elderly some day."
Supported by Doc Edge, Dementia NZ, Alzheimer’s NZ and Home4All.
Premier dates:
Includes interactive Q&A with Director Jonathan de Jong and Teun Toebes after the film.
OR watch it anywhere in New Zealand through Doc Edge Virtual Cinema, from 1-30 September.
Be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment: https://docedge.nz/film-of-themonth/human-forever/. Proceeds from profits made are donated to Dementia NZ, Alzheimers NZ, and Home4All.
