Heaven Adores You explores the life and music of Elliott Smith who won an Oscar nomination for Miss Misery, from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack. Plagued by depression and addictions the musician died in 2003, aged 34.
Nickolas Rossi’s film celebrates Smith’s music and his legacy, travelling through the major cities where he lived, namely Portland, New York and Los Angeles.
The film also features memories and anecdotes as recounted by the people who were closest to him. Heaven Adores You can be seen at the IFI from May 8 www.ifi.ie
