Documentary
United Kingdom
Evelyn is a documentary film directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, which follows the director's own family as they attempt to come to terms with the suicide of his younger brother, Evelyn, two decades earlier. The film deals with themes of grief, mental health, and the effects of suicide on a family.
The film opens with von Einsiedel introducing his family and explaining the circumstances of his brother's death. He then follows his family as they embark on a 10-day walking journey across the UK, retracing the steps of a similar journey von Einsiedel and his brother took 13 years prior. Along the way, they stop at various locations that hold significance for the family, including the spot where Evelyn's ashes were scattered.
Throughout the film, von Einsiedel interviews his family members, including his parents, siblings, and his own wife and children, as they reflect on Evelyn's life and death and try to make sense of their loss. The film also features footage of von Einsiedel and his brother from their childhood, as well as home movies and photos from throughout Evelyn's life.
Overall, Evelyn is a deeply personal and moving exploration of grief that offers an intimate look at the ways in which a family copes with the aftermath of a tragedy.
