“Let yourself live and let me die” (Daily Life 2024, by Karine Bauzin) - Swiss Press Award
Karine Bauzin
Michel lors de son rendez-vous avec l’agent des pompes funèbres.
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2nd place
Photo / Daily Life
2024
Karine Bauzin
An old man plans his own death: Michel Germond, 82, from Lausanne, drawn by pain, wants to end his life with the help of assisted suicide organisation Exit. With the exception of the administrative matters (63), the preparations are full of emotions: the former taxi driver says a sad goodbye to his car (65), and the farewell drinks reception is cheerful (64). On 25th October the time has come (66).
