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Evelyn

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When a 22-year-old kills himself, his three siblings try to bury their pain. Ten years later, they go on a hiking trip and seek out the places he liked to walk in the English countryside, allowing them to contemplate their brother's life.
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David Ehrlich IndieWire For all of its bucolic pleasures, Evelyn is like looking through the eye of a merciless storm, with Orlando's focus pointed outwards toward the untold millions of people who are struggling to endure this same predicament. Rated: A- Aug 29, 2019 Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian [A] raw, unfiltered view of the fragility of family dynamics is exposed movingly, and sometimes comically, throughout. Rated: 4/5 Oct 26, 2018 Full Review Sr. Rose Pacatte St. Anthony Messenger I was deeply moved by the simplicity of this gentle film and the courage it took to make it. It drew out my compassion for those who consider suicide as their only option, as well as the loved ones left behind. May 13, 2021 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Grieving family hikes to remember deceased loved one. Rated: 3/5 Sep 26, 2019 Full Review Manzanares de la Rosa The Young Folks [Orlando von Einsiedel] has made a career out of exploring the raw, unfiltered brutality of war... But it is this new film, Evelyn, in which he finally addresses the most important, most difficult and definitive event in his life. Rated: 8/10 Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Joel Keller Decider A tough film to watch at times, but if it helps you think about someone in your life who either isn't here anymore because of suicide or might harm his or herself, it becomes a completely worthwhile watch. Sep 11, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jenine A. Evelyn is an intimate eavesdrop on a family’s personal journey through grief, and it will surely resonate with anyone who has experienced a similar loss. The film feels personal, raw, and unfiltered—its slightly amateur style carries a certain charm but also makes it slow and occasionally awkward to watch. The story itself feels incomplete and imperfect, yet that very imperfection adds to its authenticity. This isn’t a documentary with the polished cadence of a gripping, tightly edited narrative; instead, it offers something quieter and more real, capturing the messy, uneven process of mourning in a way that lingers after the credits roll. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Audience Member Having experienced it myself, I was empathising the whole time while watching—completely in tears. Highly recommend. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Arashdeep K it was meh not the best lowkey Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Karen F I just stumbled upon this documentary; a brilliant, loving, and raw remembrance of a beloved son, brother, and friend lost far too soon. Thank you for sharing your story, I hope it has helped you move a little closer to the other side of your deep pain…love and joy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Carol P. This is a heartwarming story of a devoted father who is determined to raise his 3 kids after his wife runs off with another man. Excellent movie. Pierce Brosnan is very good. Recommend this highly! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Sheila D Beautifully touching movie of a family trying to come to terms with the suicide of a child. Loved it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Orlando von Einsiedel

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Orlando von Einsiedel

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Joanna Natasegara

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Movie Info

Synopsis When a 22-year-old kills himself, his three siblings try to bury their pain. Ten years later, they go on a hiking trip and seek out the places he liked to walk in the English countryside, allowing them to contemplate their brother's life.
Director
Orlando von Einsiedel
Producer
Joanna Natasegara
Production Co
Grain Media, Violet Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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