Madeleine Belle

A beautiful film sensitively performed...the writing is very thought provoking and painful with regard how you can meet someone briefly and the experience can stay with you. Yet 'know' someone for years and not have that deep connection...instead feel isolated and lonely. Will now try and find the third one, though I can't remember the title.

Eddie Marsan was sat next to me on the Underground. When he was stood by the door ready to get off the train he was looking at me intensely I took his look to be a warning not to acknowledge him. So I respected his privacy...but so wanted to tell him that Still LIfe is one of my favourite films and his performance was compelling. Reminding me of Robin Williams part in One Hour Photo, both so still and precise, a difficult role to maintain but both were successful. Uberto Pasolini' craftmanship in writing and directing the above was so rich with detail ... like the dismissal of employees who gave the personal touch but have been coldly discarded for profit. The end always moves me, I've watched this film about 3 times...thank you.

This week I found Andreas' in my CD collection and have listened to him everyday since. Better late than never. Then tonight I found this gem of his struggle, courage and determination. Resulting in his voice becoming known to millions. It also gave an insight into the loving support of a family. How the partners can be affected by the highs and lows of living with someone hoping for a breakthrough, then dealing with all that fame creates. A great supporting cast. Very moving and especially so for me, when I was gifted with a singing voice that has been neglected and abused. Which I've learnt late in life can be as much a healing power for us and the people we sing for. Thank you.