When jazz pianist Bill Evans’ brilliant young bassist dies tragically, Evans is devastated. This is the story of his journey to overcome grief and return to music.
June 1961, New York City: legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans (Anders Danielsen Lie) has found his musical voice and created the perfect trio, including bass player Scott LaFaro (Will Sach), said to be his soulmate through music. A residency at New York's Village Vanguard culminates in the live taping of two of the greatest jazz records of all time in one night. Ten days later, LaFaro dies in a car crash. Numb with grief, Evans stops playing. This is a film about music, and what happens when a musician can no longer create. Laurie Metcalf (‘Lady Bird’) and the affable Bill Pullman are terrific as the long-suffering parents. Winner of the Best Director prize at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, this bold film, shot in beautifully moody black and white is elegant and feels extremely honest.
USA 2026 Grant Gee 102M
