The Final Lesson - 2015 - 6/10
AKA - La Dernière Leçon
At her birthday party, her 92nd birthday, Grandma announces she is checking out.
Five weeks, then she plans to off herself. Time enough to settle affairs, say goodbyes.
Family reactions range from despair to apoplectic.
Film does not sugarcoat some unpleasant behavior by offspring.
There are glimmers that Grandma had a history of being selfish, putting her interests before her children.
Once taboo topic has witnessed a spate of end-of-life stories in recent years.