Still Life

John May is a civil servant whose job is to find the next of kin for people who have died alone and unclaimed. He meticulously plans their funerals and ensures they are remembered. When his department is downsized, John finds himself assigned to his own case, forcing him to confront his solitary existence and the profound impact of human connection.

Still Life received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its understated yet powerful portrayal of loneliness and the importance of memory. Eddie Marsan's performance was singled out for its subtlety and emotional depth, and the film was praised for its gentle, poignant, and ultimately hopeful message.

• A profoundly moving and understated drama about isolation and dignity.

• Eddie Marsan delivers a career-defining performance as a lonely civil servant.

• A quiet film that resonates deeply with its exploration of human connection.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's emotional resonance and Eddie Marsan's compelling performance. Many found the story to be a touching and thought-provoking meditation on life, death, and the importance of remembering.

Won the Audience Award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival, nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards.

Director Uberto Pasolini was inspired to make the film after reading an article about the work of London's council bereavement teams who deal with 'public health funerals' for those who die alone.