A documentary by Fritz Ofner
IN DEVELOPMENT
Supported by Wien Kultur.
A filmmaker participates as a test subject in a neuroscience study designed to induce extraordinary states of consciousness and so-called near-death experiences (NDEs). Confronted with this radical self-exploration, he embarks on a cinematic investigation: What can experiences at the threshold between life and death reveal about what it means to be human?
KATABASIS weaves together subjective perception, scientific inquiry, and philosophical reflection. The result is a deeply personal yet universal exploration of the final boundary of life—and of its significance for our existence in the here and now.