p>The Listener, directed by Steve Buscemi and written by Alessandro Camon, is a drama film focusing on a character named Beth, played by Tessa Thompson. Beth volunteers at a helpline, where she spends her nights listening to the woes and worries of various callers. The film looks into the emotional toll this takes on her and explores themes of connection and personal resilience in the face of widespread societal loneliness.
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Length: 1h 36m
Genre: Drama, Thriller
This Title is: Introspective and emotionally charged
Cast
Tessa Thompson, Margaret Cho, Rebecca Hall, Alia Shawkat, Logan Marshall-Green
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Contains themes of emotional distress and loneliness
Trivia
- The film features a primarily voice-based cast, with Tessa Thompson as the only on-screen character.
- It premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2022 before its wider release.
- The movie was distributed by Vertical Entertainment in select theaters and VOD.
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Our Review
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Our review reflects a consensus that, while the film is strong in its portrayal of human connection and emotional resilience, it might feel slow-paced to some viewers. The focused and intimate nature of the narrative, centered on a single on-screen character, offers a deep dive into the psyche of its protagonist, making it a thought-provoking watch.
