The Rest is Flowers

Name: The Rest is Flowers
Uploaded: 2024-12-02T15:26:01.752Z
Duration: 312 s
Description: When his best friend, Harry, is killed in a homophobic attack, a grief-stricken, closeted Jimmy prepares to give the eulogy at his funeral. This is his last chance to admit the true depth of his feelings for Harry and face up to the fact that today he must bury his soulmate.

When his best friend, Harry, is killed in a homophobic attack, a grief-stricken, closeted Jimmy prepares to give the eulogy at his funeral. This is his last chance to admit the true depth of his feelings for Harry and face up to the fact that today he must bury his soulmate.

Topics Covered

Grief and Loss, Homophobia, Trauma, Violence

Content Heads Up

Auditory depiction of a violent hate crime

Representation

White, Man / male, Adult, LGBTQ

Film Style

Drama

A black and white portrait of a man with a serious expression, his face illuminated against a dark background.

Dale Allen

Dale John Allen (he/him) is a Manchester-based artist-filmmaker exploring queer identity and mental illness. His autobiographical work, including A Film About Love (winner of the Art with Impact award), highlights his experiences with Bipolar Disorder. His latest short, Don't Blame Jack, explores mental illness in everyday life.

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