The Listener
Directed bySteve Buscemi
Written byAlessandro Camon
Produced by
StarringTessa Thompson
CinematographyAnka Malatynska
Production
companies
  • Olive Productions
  • Sight Unseen Pictures
  • Hantz Motion Pictures
  • Atlas Industries
Release date
  • September 9, 2022 (2022-09-09) (Venice)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Listener is a 2022 American drama film directed by Steve Buscemi and written by Alessandro Camon. It stars Tessa Thompson in the film's only on-screen role as a helpline volunteer.

Cast

Production

The Listener is a contained drama written by Alessandro Camon and directed by Steve Buscemi. It is an American co-production between Olive Productions, Sight Unseen Pictures, Hantz Motion Pictures, and Atlas Industries. It stars Tessa Thompson in the film's only on-screen role. Filming took place in Los Angeles between August and September 2021. The feature film was announced on October 12, 2021, with reports that production had concluded.[1]

Release

The film premiered as the closing film of the Giornate Degli Autori section of the 2022 Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2022.[2][3] It also screened as part of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Industry Selects section.[4]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 71% based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 5.5/10.[5]

References

  1. Grobar, Matt (October 12, 2021). "The Listener: Tessa Thompson To Topline Latest Feature From Director Steve Buscemi". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  2. Calnan, Ellie (July 28, 2022). "Abel Ferrara, Steve Buscemi, Georgia Oakley, Fyzal Boulifa films among Venice's Giornate degli Autori line-up". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  3. Goodfellow, Melanie (July 28, 2022). "Abel Ferrara, Shia LaBeouf And Steve Buscemi Head To Venice Sidebar Giornate Degli Autori; San Sebastian Unveils Contenders For New Directors Award – Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 23, 2022). "TIFF Industry Selects Section Includes Steve Buscemi's The Listener', Bill Pohlad's Dreamin' Wild; Jason Reitman's Live Read Returns". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  5. "The Listener". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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