Listen
“Hear my voice.”
Synopsis
In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-25
Top Cast
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Lúcia Moniz
Bela
Ruben Garcia
Jota
Maisie Sly
Lu
James Felner
Diego
Sophia Myles
Ann Payne
Kiran Sonia Sawar
Anjali
Brian Bovell
Social Services Officer
Jay Lycurgo
Jay
Kem Croft
Hassan
António Capelo
Macário
Ângela Pinto
Lurdes
Susanna Cappellaro
Teacher
Geoffrey Kirkness
Neighbour
Sian Abrahams
Police Officer (1)
Danai Bouzala
Postwoman
Lola Weeks
Baby Jessy
Kiki Weeks
Baby Jessy
Sam Bird
Off-License Costumer
Release History & Theatrical Window
El Gouna Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$273K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ana Rocha de Sousa
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Brookner, Paula Alvarez Vaccaro, Ana Rocha de Sousa
- Original Title
- Listen
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Worldwide Gross
- $273K
- Production Studios
- Bando à Parte, Magnolia Pictures International, Pinball London
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ana Rocha de Sousa
Aaron Brookner, Paula Alvarez Vaccaro, Ana Rocha de Sousa
Tomás Baltazar
Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner, Paula Alvarez Vaccaro
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Brookner
Writer
Paula Alvarez Vaccaro
Writer
Rodrigo Areias
Producer
Aaron Brookner
Producer
Paula Alvarez Vaccaro
Producer
Tomás Baltazar
Editor
Ana Rocha de Sousa
Director
Ana Rocha de Sousa
Writer
Belle Mundi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Listen
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What is Listen about?
In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Who directed Listen?
Listen was directed by Ana Rocha de Sousa.
Who stars in Listen?
The principal cast of Listen includes Lúcia Moniz, Ruben Garcia, Maisie Sly, James Felner, Sophia Myles.
When was Listen released and how long is it?
Listen was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
How much did Listen make at the box office?
Listen grossed $273K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Listen?
Listen holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).