EDITH

15 mins

Directed by Christian Cooke

Written by Ray Robinson

Starring; Peter Mullan, Michelle Fairley, Sai Bennett, Elliot Tittensor

Set with the backdrop of the stunning Northumberland, this BAFTA and BIFA long-listed, award-winning short film explores the heartbreaking inevitability that is older age.

“I can only commend all involved with Edith for making a truly moving short film that is indisputably one of the best short films we’ve ever encountered on this website” – The Film Magazine

“This cinematic work of art on many levels is a must-see for every lovers of short films.” – Yellow Bread Magazine

“Tender, sad, affecting; this is a movie to be watched over and over again to uncover its layers of subtlety and nuances, and the tension between love and inevitably loss.” – About-Blank

“With gentle the help of a friend, he starts to come back to life. It’s a study of grief, but isn’t depressing or mawkish, which is nice. And it’s beautifully executed.” – Wild Fire

“Pulling no punches in delivering its raw, compelling, and impactful narrative to viewers.” – One Film Fan

“This is a fantastic short and don’t fret that it’s all doom and gloom, there’s a positive message to be found amongst the sadness.” – Film Carnage

“Edith features a stunning cascade of sharply-directed visuals, which eloquently tie the past with the present, while subtly hinting at their irreparable bond.” – Eclectic Pop

“Striking an optimistic endnote, achieving a remarkable amount within just a 15-minute runtime, this is a subtly underplayed composition and all the more powerful for it.” – Tony’s Folioe