His Three Daughters
Guests Expected
Director Azazel Jacobs, and actors Elizabeth Olsen and Jovan Adepo are expected to attend in person for an award presentation and a post-screening conversation.
Description
When their father’s health declines, three estranged sisters reunite in his New York apartment. As they confront their old resentments and navigate the emotional landscape of their father’s failing health, the sisters grapple with their fractured relationships. Director Azazel Jacobs’ assured direction and inventive use of small spaces captures the overwhelming complexities of familial bonds with impressive tenderness and humor. Career best performances from Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon infuse every frame with explosive energy and raw emotion as they embody three women grappling with the messy and beautiful legacy of an ailing parent.
SF Honors is an award and showcase that celebrates the fearless and bold talent behind one of the year’s most compelling films. SF Honors is made possible by support from SFFILM Board President Todd Traina and philanthropist Diane B. Wilsey.
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Azazel Jacobs’ latest film, His Three Daughters, written, directed, edited, and produced by Jacobs, features Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon. The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and was purchased by Netflix. Jacobs’ previous works include the Golden Globe-nominated French Exit, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges, and the critically acclaimed The Lovers, which opened in 2017 and was remade in 2024 in India as Do Aur Do Pyaar. He also directed the innovative SKY/HBO series Doll & Em and wrote Terri, starring John C. Reilly, which premiered at Sundance in 2011 and received numerous nominations and awards. His earlier film, Momma’s Man, premiered at Sundance 2008 and was highly praised. Raised in New York City by filmmaker/artist parents Ken and Flo Jacobs, Azazel holds a Bachelor’s in film from SUNY Purchase and a Master’s from the American Film Institute.
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Film Details
Language English
Year 2023
Runtime 101
Country USA
Director Azazel Jacobs
Executive Producer Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, Maya Rudolph, Danielle Renfrew Behrens, Neil Shah, Max Silva, Peter Friedland, Sophia Lin
Producer Azazel Jacobs, Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montgomery, Matt Aselton, Marc Marrie, Mal Ward, Lia Buman, Tim Headington, Jack Selby, Diaz Jacobs
Writer Azazel Jacobs
Editor Azazel Jacobs
Cinematographer Sam Levy
Music Rodrigo Amarante
Cast Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon
Print Source Netflix
Closed Captions Closed Captions are currently confirmed for this film
Audio Description Audio Descriptions are currently confirmed for this film
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation American Sign Language Interpretation is not currently scheduled for this film