Life Extended
Mar 17, 2009 · 58m
Director
Lars Bergström, Mats BigertOverview
Life Extended continues Bigert & Bergström’s exploration of the human endeavor to control life and death. In the film, we meet the gerontologist who believes we will be immortal within a near future, the architects who constructs spaces to slow down the aging process, the monk who runs for 1,000 days in order to strengthen his spirit for its immortal journey, the street kids who lives in the moment, and many more. “Today aging is subject to control,” as one biochemist puts it. And the speed with which this biotechnological development is moving indicates that coming generations will live very long lives. Opposing the static image of the stairway of life, the film is constructed as a relay race where people move towards the viewer. Initiated as a work of art, the film envisions a contemporary memento mori for death itself, when death has become nothing but a memory.
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What is Life Extended about?
Life Extended continues Bigert & Bergström’s exploration of the human endeavor to control life and death. In the film, we meet the gerontologist who believes we will be immortal within a near future, the architects who constructs spaces to slow down the aging process, the monk who runs for 1,000 days in order to strengthen his spirit for its immortal journey, the street kids who lives in the…
When was Life Extended released?
Life Extended was released on March 17, 2009.
Where can I watch Life Extended?
Life Extended is streaming on DocAlliance Films in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Life Extended?
Life Extended runs 58 minutes.
Who directed Life Extended?
Life Extended was directed by Lars Bergström and Mats Bigert.
Who is in the cast of Life Extended?
The cast of Life Extended includes Cynthia Kenyon (self), Aubrey de Grey (self), Fujinami Genshin Ajari (self), Madeline Gins (self) and Shûsaku Arakawa (self).
Is Life Extended on Netflix?
No, Life Extended is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on DocAlliance Films instead.