On Tuesday, May 7th, the Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A. hosted the premiere screening of Mike Mills’ latest work in conjunction with The National, I Am Easy To Find. The night was a celebration of all sorts; Mills (20th Century Women, Beginners) couldn’t contain his excitement after admitting he had always dreamed of debuting a film in the iconic theatre, “the home of Charlie Chaplin.” Directing following the screening and Q&A with Mills, (conversation below), The National’s upcoming album was played for the audience in its entirety.

Running just 24 minutes long, I Am Easy To Find is a beautiful look at aging, isolation, and humanity through a breathtakingly grounding performance from Alicia Vikander. The evolution from infant to teenager to adult to elder is a journey we all take (some longer than others), but witnessing this simple yet profound miracle on the big screen feels like an otherworldly experience.