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Still Life

Still Life

Drama · 2013

A council case worker looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.

Movie details

Still Life

“A rare thing”

2013 Drama 1h 32m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

A council case worker looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Still Life?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Uberto Pasolini

Written by

Uberto Pasolini

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

John May

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Kelly Stoke

Karen Drury

Karen Drury

Mary

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

Mr Pratchett

Neil D'Souza

Neil D'Souza

Shakthi

Tim Potter

Tim Potter

Homeless Man

M

Michael Elkin

Caretaker

Court is in session

Put Still Life on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.