I Want to Live (1977)

9.0/10 • 98 min • Drama

Overview

An 11-year-old boy survives a serious car accident but remains mentally and physically disabled for the rest of his life. The film depicts the situation of those affected and the reaction of those around them. It is a call for more humane treatment of people with disabilities.

Cast

Heinz Bennent

Prof. Wolfgang Mach

Sonja Sutter

Dr. Sonja Schreiber

Claudia Butenuth

Gertrud Roll

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