The Lightness of Death (2024)
What could be lonelier than being the only soul at your own farewell?
A man with fragmented memories is told of his own death and must arrange his funeral, meeting strangers along the way who reshape his understanding of mortality.
Director: Baysalt Gui
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 6, 2024
Cast
- James Graeme - Man
- Simon Polo-Clarke - Officer
- Sean Stewart - Neighbour
Screenplay
Music: Guillermo Pita
Cinematography: Nizah Elias
Editing: Baysalt Gui, Chuqiao Pan
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
loneliness, death
More Films by Director: Baysalt Gui
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lightness of Death about?
- A man with fragmented memories is told of his own death and must arrange his funeral, meeting strangers along the way who reshape his understanding of mortality.
- Who directed The Lightness of Death?
- The Lightness of Death was directed by Baysalt Gui.
- Who stars in The Lightness of Death?
- The Lightness of Death stars James Graeme, Simon Polo-Clarke, Sean Stewart.
- How long is The Lightness of Death?
- The Lightness of Death has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Lightness of Death?
- The Lightness of Death is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Lightness of Death produced?
- The Lightness of Death was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Lightness of Death?
- The themes of The Lightness of Death include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.