The Listener
Directed bySteve Buscemi
Written byAlessandro Camon
Produced by
Starring
  • Tessa Thompson
CinematographyAnka Malatynska
Production
companies
  • Olive Productions
  • Sight Unseen Pictures
  • Hantz Motion Pictures
  • Atlas Industries
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release dates
  • September 9, 2022 (2022-09-09) (Venice)
  • March 29, 2024 (2024-03-29) (United States)
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.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 29, 2024, by Vertical Entertainment.

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]

In February 2024, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film in North America, United Kingdom and Ireland, scheduling it for a day-and-date release in the United States on March 29, 2024.[5]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 73% based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10.[6]

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. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 12, 2024). "Tessa Thompson Helpline Drama 'The Listener' Directed By Steve Buscemi Lands At Vertical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "The Listener". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 15, 2024.

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Films directed by Steve Buscemi
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