
Alps(2011)
A nurse, a paramedic, a gymnast and her coach offer a service for hire wherein they stand in for dead people by appointment, hired by relatives, friends or colleagues of the deceased, to assist with the grieving process.


A professional cellist has an encounter with a stranger on the subway which has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.

Matt Dillon
Father

Daphné Patakia
Mimic

Susan Elle
Mother
Sara Lee
Daughter
Eugena Lee
Daughter
Rowan Kay
Son
Anvo Kyle Tucker
Boy on Subway
Lizzy Ceniceros
Conductor
Florencia Mariotti
Flower Seller
Jeffrey Raines
Studio Teacher
Nimic is a drama, fantasy, mystery, thriller film released in 2020 exploring themes of identity, subway, cello, cellist, orchestra, family relationships. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it stars Matt Dillon, Daphné Patakia, Susan Elle. A professional cellist has an encounter with a stranger on the subway which has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.
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