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The Silent Touch

1992Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Henry Kesdi is a silenced classical composer and a survivor of the Holocaust. He is coaxed out from retirement by an inspired musicologist, Stefan, who convinces him to compose a complex symphony on his neglected piano. As a help Kesdi gets his new musical secretary. His loyal wife reluctantly accepts her as his young lover.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Krzysztof Zanussi
Written by
Peter Morgan, Mark Wadlow
Produced by
Mark Forstater
Music by
Wojciech Kilar

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Facts

September 30, 1992 · 1 h 36 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 30, 1992
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Denmark, Poland, United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Silent Touch worth watching?"

Questions about The Silent Touch

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Is The Silent Touch worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Silent Touch good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Silent Touch plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.