The Rest is Silence follows the course of an unclaimed body through its progress from discovery to burial. It focuses not on the body, but on those who guide it through the processes and rituals preceding its interment. The characters of these people are explored visually, without commentary.
Director: Andrew Henderson
Producer: Robin Mitchell (Caddies Productions)
Executive Producer: Noe Mendelle
Editor: Roddy Simpson
Camera: Andrew Begg
Sound Design: Matt Hulse/Katy Jones
Sound Recordist: Des Henron
Screening Formats: DV-Cam
Highlights:
Mecal International Short Film Festival, 2006 (Spain)
Silverdocs, 2006 (USA)
Winner Frank Copplestone Award for Best First Time Director – Celtic Film & Television Festival, 2006 (UK)
Nominated for BAFTA Scotland Best First Time Director, 2005
Tags: Andrew Henderson, Bridging the Gap, death, Silence





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