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The Silence

2020·Movie
1h 46min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

From the 1950s to the 1980s, Catholic priests committed numerous sexual abuses on young boys in several French-speaking villages in New Brunswick. Brought to light when the victims were in their fifties, these scandals sparked shock and indignation in the media and the public. Why have affected communities chosen secrecy over justice and truth for so long? Taking advantage of their influence to impose a "pious silence" on their parishioners, several figures of authority have built a veritable structure of abuse that testifies as much to the oppressions specific to the Acadian populations as to the systemic denial of the Catholic Church. Challenged by the power of collective silence, seasoned filmmaker Renée Blanchar seeks to unravel the root causes by going out to meet the survivors.
DocumentaryCatholic Church AbuseVictim TestimonySocial InjusticeCover-UpHistorical TraumaAcadian CultureSilence and Complicity

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Questions about The Silence

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Where can I stream The Silence legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

What is The Silence rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Silence?

1 h 46 min

The Silence runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is The Silence in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Silence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Silence in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.