Still Life
Date: 2012
Director: Uberto Pasolini
Production Company: Redwave Films, Embargo Films, Rai Cinema
Stars: Eddie Marsan, Joanne Froggatt, Karen Drury
Location(s): Kent, London, Surrey
Region(s): London R-S, South East R-Z
Storyline:
A council case worker struggling with loneliness searches out the relatives of those found dead in the district.
Additional Information:
Screen captures and uncredited now shots by Neil Webster
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- 02 May 2022
John May (Eddie Marsan), council worker, makes it his duty to attend, often as the sole celebrant, at many a memorial service. Camberwell New Cemetery on Brenchley Gardens, London SE23. First consecrated in 1926, the cemetery has been used as a filming location for 'London Boulevard' and 'Hereafter'.
Ten years on.
- Capture 2
- 02 May 2022
After a respectful period, his clients ashes are scattered. Garden of Remembrance, Honor Oak Crematorium on Brockley Way SE4.
The crematorium opened in 1939.
- Capture 3
- 02 May 2022
Waiting for the Little Green Man 1. Walworth Road / Browning Street SE17.
"Strata SE1" residential tower with its distinctive wind turbines looking almost CGI.
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- 02 May 2022
Approaching the council offices. Wandsworth Town Hall, Fairfield Street in SW18. Also a filming location for 'Woman In Gold', 'Swimming with Men' and 2012's 'The Sweeney'.
Same signs.
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Waiting for the Caretaker.
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Waiting for the Little Green Man 2.
- Capture 7
- 02 May 2022
His well-rehearsed route back home. Penton Place / Berryfield Road SE17.
Five-o'clock (ish) shadow.
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- 02 May 2022
On the home straight now. Rodney Road SE17.
Looks like the playground has had a revamp.
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- 02 May 2022
Back at his flat. Dawes House as seen from Rodney Road.
Not much change here.
- Capture 10
- 02 May 2022
Following another case. Camberwell New Cemetery on Brenchley Gardens SE23.
Mortuary chapel dated 1928. Designed by Aston Webb.
- Capture 11
- 02 May 2022
Tomb with a view. Visiting his own allocated plot. Camberwell New Cemetery.
Views across to Canary Wharf.
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- 02 May 2022
Visiting the flat of his final case, Billy Stoke, a neighbour he never knew. Dawes House as seen from Orb Street.
Again, not many external changes since filming.
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- 02 Sep 2022
Browsing with Betjeman. St. Pancras station on Euston Road in N1.
A memorable but here solitary figure. SJ
- Capture 14
- 02 May 2022
At one of Billy's old employers. Wimbledon Stadium Business Park, Riverside Road in Summerstown SW17.
The blue building on the left is home to a small film studio.
- Capture 15
- 02 May 2022
Meeting one of his old colleagues, Shakthi (Neil D'Souza) is told Billy made off with a fish & chips Lady in Whitby. Il Mulino Bakery on Riverside Road, Summerstown SW17.
The bakery is right opposite the film studios.
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- 02 May 2022
Waiting for the train back to London. Platform 3, Clapham Junction station on St. John's Hill in Clapham SW11.
Platform 2 roofing has been extended.
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- 02 May 2022
Overhearing some cross-platform lovers banter. The view over to Platform 1 at Clapham Junction station.
Platforms 1 and 2 used by London Overground services.
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On a whim, takes the coach to Whitby.
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Going to the beach. Off Western Esplanade in Herne Bay, Kent.
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Searching Fish & Chip emporiums 1. Prospect Hill, Herne Bay.
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Searching Fish & Chip emporiums 2. Tower Parade in Whitstable, Kent as identified on IMDb.
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Searching Fish & Chip emporiums 3. Chapel Street, Herne Bay.
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- 22 Sep 2022
Searching Fish & Chip emporiums 4. V.C. Jones, 25 Harbour Street, Whitstable (yes, its real!).
Nick Boorman highly recommends the chip shop that traditionally fries in beef fat.
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A fishy tale. Whitstable Harbour in Kent.
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- 02 May 2022
Chipping-in, helping Mary (Karen Drury) with the potatoes. Kew Fish Bar at 114 North Road, Richmond in Greater London.
Right by the District Line to Richmond.
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- 30 Jul 2022
Finding out Billy had been inside, he investigates. H.M.P. Wormwood Scrubs, Du Cane Road W12.
Antony Blair didn't find much change in the intervening 10 years.
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- 02 May 2022
Checking Home Office records. UK Home Office, Marsham Street in SW1.
Kaleidoscopic building.
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Billy has a daughter, Kelly (Joanne Froggatt), who works at a dog rescue centre. Windmill Farm Kennels, Stites Hill Rd, Old Coulsdon, Greater London (SR)
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- 02 May 2022
Shopping in Kennington. Braganza Street in SE17.
Spar now sparse. Dome to left is Kennington Tube station.
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- 02 May 2022
Sees van door is open. Alberta Street, Kennington.
Traffic calming.
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- 02 May 2022
Gives chase trying to get drivers attention. Alberta Street in Kennington SE17.
Trees at the end haven't changed much.
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- 18 May 2022
Goes to see a retired military comrade of Billy's . . . Queen Alexandra's House, Kensington Gore, SW7, a hostel for female students, also seen in The X-Files and Scoop. (SJ)
Looking west. SJ
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- 02 May 2022
. . . and meets a couple of guys he was living on the street with. St. John's Smith Square from Lord North Street SW1.
Church dating from 1714, now hosts classical concerts.
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- 02 May 2022
After his final humiliating day in the office he performs "water rites" on his manager's car! Wandsworth Town Hall on Wandsworth High Street SW18.
New apartment complex sprung up behind.
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After a meeting with Kelly, fondly sees her train off. After consulting various websites including IMDb, Neil is confident that this platforms 3 and 4 at Sutton railway station in Surrey.
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- 02 May 2022
Spring in his step and new possibilities opening up in life. Kennington Park on Kennington Park Road SE11.
Don't need to lean bikes on the railings any more!