Greta Weingarten, is a German housewife trapped in a stagnant marriage. One evening while serving her successful but bland husband dinner, she hears a radio announcement about Willie Nelson’s farewell concert. Through his music, she is transported back to her disjointed childhood. Greta is suddenly overwhelmed by the need to see Willie Nelson and will do whatever it takes to be at his last concert in Las Vegas. She takes off to America, leaving behind the husband and comfortable life she knows. With everything against her but so much ahead, she realizes that the return ticket becomes her heaviest piece of luggage.
“The country music legend plays a double role in the feature debut of Eva Hassmann, which also includes the last onscreen performance of Peter Bogdanovich.” Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter
“Willie and Me” is made from love and a dream. I’ve rarely rooted harder for a movie to succeed…” Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
“Hassmann has crafted an engaging showcase with her debut feature as a writer, producer, director and star.” Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
Director: Eva Hassman
Cast:
Eva Hassmann (One Lucky Moon, Ein Engel und Paul)
Willie Nelson (The Dukes of Hazzard, Wag the Dog, The Devil All The Time )
Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon)
Blaine Gray (Westworld, Mayans, American Crime Story)
Year: 2024
Country: USA
Running Time: 87 min.
Genre: Adventure Comedy
