Silence

1963·Movie
1h 35min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic797.6Rotten Tomatoes––

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About

Set in a small Polish town just after the war, the story of an unruly teenager who constantly taunts the old priest. One day the youth has a horrible accident, which the villagers call divine punishment.
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Crew

Directed by:
Kazimierz Kutz, Zbigniew Chmielewski, Dorota Sroczyńska
Written by:
Kazimierz Kutz, Jerzy Szczygiel, Jerzy Szczygiel
Produced by:
Jerzy Rutowicz, Arkadiusz Orłowski, Urszula Orczykowska
Composed by:
Wojciech Kilar, Józef Bartczak, Jerzy Szczecinski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Silence

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Where can I stream Silence legally?

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Is Silence worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Silence?

1 h 35 min

Silence runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silence?

Critics79
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Silence much the same way.

What language is Silence in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland.

What tropes does Silence use?

Glory SeekerHourglass PlotYou Can't Go Home AgainCold-Blooded TortureWhat Would X Do?Dirty CowardHollywood Medieval JapanActually, I Am HimHistorical Hero UpgradeDeconstructionIllegal ReligionSecret-Keeperand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Silence, including Glory Seeker, Hourglass Plot, You Can't Go Home Again.

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