Listen(2014)
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Listen Synopsis
A foreign woman in a burqa brings her young son to a Copenhagen police station to file a complaint against her abusive husband, but the translator assigned to her seems unwilling to convey the true meaning of her words. A tense, diamond-hard film about cultural isolation and bureaucratic ignorance.
Listen (2014) is a drama film directed by Rungano Nyoni, released on September 10, 2014 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Nanna Bøttcher, Yusuf Kamal El-Ali, Amira Helene Larsen and Zeinab Rahal. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Rungano Nyoni
- Writers:
- Hamy Ramezan, Rungano Nyoni
- Producers:
- Valeria Richter, Helene Granqvist, Nynne Marie Selin Eidnes
- Cinematographer:
- Lars Vestergaard
- Production:
- Nordic Factory Film, Finnish Film Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Listen (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Listen before you stream it.
Listen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nanna Bøttcher
as Police woman
- Yusuf Kamal El-Ali
Yusuf Kamal El-Ali
as Son
- Amira Helene Larsen
Amira Helene Larsen
as Translator
- Zeinab Rahal
Zeinab Rahal
as Mother
Alexandre Willaume
as Policeman
- Peter Fog Jensen
Peter Fog Jensen
as Policeman in office
- Maria Yang-Busch
Maria Yang-Busch
as Woman in corridor
Key crew
Directed by Rungano Nyoni, written by Hamy Ramezan and Rungano Nyoni, produced by Valeria Richter, Helene Granqvist and Nynne Marie Selin Eidnes.
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Listen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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Listen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Listen online?
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Who stars in Listen?
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The main cast of Listen (2014) includes Nanna Bøttcher, Yusuf Kamal El-Ali, Amira Helene Larsen, Zeinab Rahal and Alexandre Willaume. The film was directed by Rungano Nyoni. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Listen released?
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Listen was released on September 10, 2014 and runs for 13m.
Is Listen worth watching?
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Listen (2014) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Listen?
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Yes. The official Listen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.