Mothers Don’t Jump from Flats (2014): Cast

In 2002, Elena Lindemans’s mother, Willemien, tragically died by jumping from an apartment building after requesting euthanasia to escape severe mental suffering. Her request for assisted suicide was denied, leaving her with no other option. The documentary explores the events surrounding Willemien's death, featuring interviews with Elena, her family, the residents who witnessed the event, and the doctors involved in her case. It delves into the difficult decision made by Elena’s family to allow her mother to end her life.

• EL Elena Lindemans