Still Life
A quixotic tale of life, love and the afterlife.
CAST & CREDITS
DIRECTOR: Uberto Pasolini
WRITER: Uberto Pasolini
PRODUCERS: Uberto Pasolini, Christopher Simon
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Barnaby Southcombe
CAST: Eddie Marsan, Joanne Froggatt, Karen Drury
SYNOPSIS
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. But 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.
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
C.I.C.A.E. Award: Venice Film Festival 2013
Pasinetti Award: Venice Film Festival 2013
Premio Cinematografico "Civitas Vitae prossima" Award: Venice Film Festival 2013
Venice Horizons Award: Venice Film Festival 2013
Black Pearl Award: Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2013
Best Male Performance: Art Film Festival 2014
Capri Cult Award: Capri, Hollywood 2013
Best European Film (Nominated): David di Donatello Awards 2014
Best Performance in a British Feature Film: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2014
The Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film (Nominated): Edinburgh International Film Festival 2014
FICE Award Best European DirectorFICE - Federazione Italiana Cinema d'Essai 2013
Special Jury Mention : Golden Apricot Festival film of Yerevan 2014
Best Cinematography: Golden Globes, Italy 2014
Best Foreign Film: Hochi Film Awards 2015
Audience Award: Kosmorama, Trondheim Internasjonale Filmfestival 2014
Best Film (Nominated): Milwaukee Film Festival 2014
Fipresci Award: Reykjavik International Film Festival 2013
Golden Puffin, Best Film: Reykjavik International Film Festival 2013
Best Feature: St. Louis International Film Festival 2014
Best Feature Film (Nominated): São Paulo International Film Festival 2013
Audience Award: Transilvania International Film Festival 2014
The Grand Prix Award : VOICES Festival 2014
Best International Feature Film (Nominated): Zurich Film Festival 2013