Films tackling difficult topics like assisted suicide are not uncommon, and those who support or oppose such practices have consistently presented compelling reasons for their positions. Several noteworthy films have explored these themes previously, including “Blackbird,” “You Don’t Know Jack,” “Whose Life Is It, Anyway?” and “The Barbarian Invasions.” Now, François Ozon contributes to this conversation with his new…

The topic of assisted suicide and the right to die has been the subject of considerable discussion for many years, with advocates presenting compelling reasons for their positions. Several films have tackled this sensitive subject before, including “Blackbird,” “You Don’t Know Jack,” “Whose Life Is It, Anyway?” and “The Barbarian Invasions.” Now, François Ozon has contributed a new film to that conversation. This dra…