Films We Like is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the VENICE FILM FESTIVAL multiple-award winning film LISTEN from director Ana Rocha De Sousa.
Arca CinemaGiovani Award for Best Film
Bisato d’Oro for Best Film
Luigi De Laurentiis Award for director Ana Rocha De Sousa
Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Film in a Foreign Language
Venice Horizons Award, Special Jury Prize for director Ana Rocha de Sousa
On the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela (Lúcia Moniz, Love Actually) and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding comes up at their deaf daughter’s school, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of the children. LISTEN is a powerful portrayal of the tireless battle of immigrant parents fighting against the system to keep their family together.
Produced by: Rodrigo Areias, Paula Vaccaro and Aaron Brookner.
Featuring : Lúcia Moniz, Ruben Garcia, Maisie Sly, James Felner, Sophia Myles, Brian Bovel, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Kem Croft, Ângela Pinto.
Press kit, high rez images, trailer
About Films We Like
Founded by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ron Mann (Grass, Comic Book Confidential, Carmine Street Guitars) Films We Like is a boutique distributor of documentary, independent, and international films in Canada. Recent releases include The Shock of the Future, Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President and Oliver Sacks: His Own Life.