The Rest is Flowers

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
Filmmaker

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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