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The Power of Silence

2017Movie1 h 37 min

DramaMusic
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Prades, France, 1940s. The exiled Catalan cellist Pau Casals decides not to perform any more in public until the fall of the dictatorship that oppresses Spain. Pierre, a young Frenchman studying with Casals, tries to convince him to celebrate an extraordinary concert as a tribute to freedom.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Classical Music Drama
  • Political Resistance
  • Catalan Identity
  • Moral Integrity
  • Post-War Melancholy
  • Artistic Sacrifice
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Educational History

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Manuel Huerga
Written by
Jordi Vallejo, María Jaén
Produced by
Francesc Escribano
Music by
Xavier Capellas

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Facts

November 3, 2017 · 1 h 37 min · Drama, Music, TV Movie

Released
November 3, 2017
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, Music, TV Movie
Original language
Catalan
Made in
Spain
Available in
62 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Power of Silence?"

Questions about The Power of Silence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Power of Silence?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Power of Silence from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 33 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Power of Silence worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is The Power of Silence okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Power of Silence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Power of Silence in English?

Catalan

No, it was made in Catalan.