Human Forever at the VHS Bielefeld: A film about humanity and dementia
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Human Forever: A moving film about humanity and dementia
The documentary Human Forever invites on September 28, 2026, at the Volkshochschule Bielefeld to an intense engagement with humanity, encounters, and the question of how our society wants to live with dementia.
A cinematic search for new perspectives
The award-winning documentary by Jonathan de Jong and humanitarian activist Teun Toebes combines personal experience with societal reflection. The focus is on Toebes, who lives as a young, healthy person on a locked ward of a nursing home with people with dementia. His encounters provide an immediate insight into dignity, self-determination, and social participation.
Dementia seen from human proximity
Human Forever accompanies people with dementia in various locations worldwide. The film does not center on the diagnosis, but on the person: their feelings, their wishes, their freedom, and their right to a self-determined life. This creates a touching artistic experience between documentary film, social observation, and ethical questioning.
Film art and mutual exchange
After the screening, staff from the Regional Office for Aging, Care, and Dementia, as well as the Bielefeld Dementia Network Auf(ge)fangen, will be available for questions and a mutual exchange. The event combines film art, cultural education, and professional information into an open evening for all interested parties.
Conclusion: An evening that changes perspectives
Visitors can expect a moving contemplation of closeness, vulnerability, and social responsibility. The aesthetic experience of the film stimulates impulses for a more dignified understanding of dementia and invites reflection on one’s own notions of being human. Admission is free – an impressive opportunity for film and culture enthusiasts to experience the documentary live and engage in conversation.
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