My Right to Ravage Myself
My Right to Ravage Myself

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My Right to Ravage Myself

2005
Movie
93 min
Korean

S is a suicide designer who assists people to commit suicide according to a method of their own choosing. When a woman kills herself, her boyfriend decides to investigate, and discovers that S is behind the suicide...

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: James ButtonGenres: Documentary, Drama

Plot Summary

This documentary follows the life of James Button as he confronts his own mortality and explores themes of life, death, and the human condition. Through personal reflection and interviews, Button grapples with his past and contemplates his future.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its raw honesty and personal nature, while some found its pacing uneven or its subject matter challenging. Audiences were often moved by its vulnerability.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching self-examination and emotional depth.

  • Some reviewers found the film's introspective nature to be slow at times.

  • Considered a brave and personal exploration of difficult themes.

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Fun Fact

The documentary was largely self-funded and produced by James Button himself, allowing for a deeply personal and unfiltered narrative.

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