Description
Zach Woods’ directorial debut The Accompanist follows the 8-year-old Emily who tells her school nurse that an accident caused her grandfather with dementia nearly killed her. Welfare agent Sarah, played by Aubrey Plaza, is sent to investigate the case and ends up sending Emily to the 70-year-old Sylvia, played by the fantastic Susan Sarandon. The Accompanist manages to blend heavy feelings, humor and human connection with remarkable ease.
Director
Zach WoodsSpoken language
EnglishSubtitles
EnglishLength
107 min.Genres
DramaPremiere
National premiereLocation
Kijkhuis 2Actors
Aubrey Plaza, Susan Sarandon, Ilia VolokThis film also plays on:
American Indie Competition
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