Everybody Digs Bill Evans

Ireland, United Kingdom | 2026 | 102 min

Language: English

Subtitles: no subtitles

Not for persons under 16

Director(s): Grant Gee

Script: Mark O'Halloran based on the book "Intermission" (2013) by Owen Martell

Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman, Laurie Metcalf, Barry Ward, Valene Kane, Isabelle Harriet, Katie McGrath

Production: Cowtown Pictures, Hot Property Films

Distribution: Another World Entertainment

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The gripping and deeply affecting drama builds an intimate and honest portrait of jazz pianist Bill Evans, whose life was marked by the coexistence of musical sensitivity and the shadow of drug addiction. In the lead role, Anders Danielsen Lie captures Evans’s inner conflict: an artist in pursuit of perfection, battling as much with himself as with his addiction.

The film also brings Evans’s parents to the forefront as they try to support their son through withdrawal. Their presence serves as a reminder that even in the depths of addiction, a person remains loved by someone. Bill Pullman’s portrayal of the father is restrained and warm, adding a distinct emotional layer to the story and, at times, nearly stealing the show.

Visually, the film breathes like an improvisation: melancholy, freedom, and meticulous structure move together. The result is a delicate portrait of an artist who played as if searching for truth in every chord — and of a man trying to find his way back to himself.

The beautifully shot black‑and‑white drama is directed by Gran Gee, known for his music videos (Radiohead, Blur, Nick Cave) and music documentaries (Joy Division (2007), Meeting People is Easy (1998)).

Timo Kuismin

Updated 2026-07-30 17:30:09 UTC