Still Life

Showings

Mary D. Fisher Theatre Fri, Jan 30, 2015 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Mon, Feb 2, 2015 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Tue, Feb 3, 2015 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Wed, Feb 4, 2015 7:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Thu, Feb 5, 2015 7:00 PM
Film Info
Event Type:Film
Release Year:2014
Run Time:93 minutes
Production Country:United Kingdom
Original Language:English
Trailer:http://youtu.be/DWQhnFA2XTM
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Uberto Pasolini
Cast:Eddie Marsan
Joanne Froggatt
Karen Drury
Andrew Buchan

Description

Life for the unassuming John May (Eddie Marsan) has always revolved around his work for the local council in South London, finding the next of kin of those who have died alone. Profoundly dedicated to his work, he believes that everyone deserves a dignified exit, and writes eulogies and organizes funerals for those who wouldn't have them otherwise.

When a new case — an elderly alcoholic in a flat directly opposite his own — hits him harder than usual, he journeys outside London to track down the man's long-abandoned daughter (Joanne Froggatt). Against the odds, the two lonely souls are drawn to each other – and John's outlook starts to open to life's possibilities.

“Still Life” is the second feature film directed by Uberto Pasolini, the successful producer of “The Full Monty”.

“Still Life” was inspired by real people and events. When Pasolini read about the men and women whose job it is to organize funerals for people who leave no one behind when they die, he recognized something both profound and universal.

“I was struck by the thought of all those lonely graves and empty funeral services,” he explains. “It’s a very powerful image. I began to think about loneliness and death and about what it means to be part of a community.”