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Everybody Digs Bill Evans

Synopsis

The story of American jazz pianist Bill Evans, one of the most influential and tragic figures in 20th-century music.
Legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans forms his perfect trio, recording two groundbreaking albums. Tragically, his bassist dies shortly after, leaving Evans devastated. The story follows Evans' journey to overcome grief and return to music.
Based on the novel ‘Intermission’ by Owen Martell.

Details

Year
2026
Type of film
Features
Director
Grant Gee
Producer
Janine Marmot, Alan Maher, Dyveke Bjorkly Graver, Andrea Ottmar
Executive Producer
Albert Berger, Greg Martin, David McLoughlin, John Wallace, Ron Yerxa
Screenwriter
Mark O’Halloran
Principal cast
Anders Danielsen Lie, Laurie Metcalf, Bill Pullman

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI UK Global Screen Fund (UK), Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (IE)

Ireland, UK, Norway, US co-production

Hot Property Films (UK), Cowtown Pictures (IE), Eye Eye Pictures (NO), Bona Fide Productions (US)

Hot Property Films

47 Saint Charles Square
London
W10 6EN

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