Jackie the Wolf

Jackie Jencquel, author and activist, is not terminally ill when she announces her death date—she simply refuses to live beyond a certain age. This unconventional conversation between a mother and her son, the filmmaker, tackles desire, personal autonomy, vanity and money.

Keywords

  • déjà-vu FILM
  • Exclusive Docs: New Perspectives
  • Politics: Human Rights
  • Sophie Linnenbaum's Picks
  • Aging
  • death
  • family
  • psychology

Actors

  • Jackie Jencquel

Director

  • Tuki Jencquel

Documentary


1h 33min


16+

FR


EN

DE

France
Germany
2023
Jacqueline Jencquel has decided to end her life before her 75th birthday. Her son accompanies her last year with the camera.

Jacqueline Jencquel has decided to end her life before her 75th birthday. Her son accompanies her last year with the camera.


Jackie Jencquel, author and activist, is not terminally ill when she announces her death date—she simply refuses to live beyond a certain age. This unconventional conversation between a mother and her son, the filmmaker, tackles desire, personal autonomy, vanity and money.

Cast & Crew