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Silence of the Sea

2004·Movie
1h 40min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In a small town in the West of France, during the German Occupation, a room is requisitioned by a Wehrmacht captain, Werner von Ebrennac. The house where he now stays is inhabited by young Jeanne, who makes a living by giving piano lessons, and by her grandfather. Quite upset, the two "hosts" decide to resist the occupier by never speaking a word to him. Now Werner is a lover of France and its culture, and he tries to persuade them that a rapprochement between Germany and France would be beneficial for the two nations. Quite unexpectedly Jeanne, little by little, falls in love with Werner. At the same time, the Francophile officer loses his illusions, realizing at last that what Nazi Germany actually wants is to thrall France and to stifle its culture...
WWII Occupation DramaForbidden LoveFrench ResistanceHistorical RomanceIntense DialogueMelancholy AtmosphereMoral ConflictSlow BurnThought-Provoking

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Is Silence of the Sea worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Silence of the Sea?

1 h 40 min

Silence of the Sea runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Silence of the Sea in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Belgium.