The Quiet Room (1996) movie poster

The Quiet Room

1996 · 92 min · Director: Rolf de Heer

The Quiet Room (1996) is a drama, directed by Rolf de Heer. It stars Celine O'Leary and Paul Blackwell. The 92-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

Cast
Celine O'Leary Celine O'Leary Paul Blackwell Paul Blackwell C Chloe Ferguson P Phoebe Ferguson K Kate Greetham T Todd Telford

What The Quiet Room Is About

At the centre of the account is a girl of seven. At home her parents argue constantly. The quarrels grow harsher over time. The girl is caught between the two of them. Nobody asks her what she thinks. One day she stops speaking. This is not an illness but a deliberate choice. Her silence is her protest. Her parents grow harder towards each other. Phoebe Ferguson is in the cast as well. The girl’s inner voice reaches the viewer. So we hear what she is thinking. Celine O’Leary and Paul Blackwell take the leads, with Chloe Ferguson also in the cast, in Rolf de Heer’s Australian, French and Italian coproduction of 1996.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Quiet Room about?

At the centre of the account is a girl of seven. At home her parents argue constantly.

Where can I watch The Quiet Room?

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How long is The Quiet Room?

The Quiet Room runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).

When did The Quiet Room come out?

The Quiet Room was released in 1996.

Who directed The Quiet Room?

The Quiet Room was directed by Rolf de Heer.

Who stars in The Quiet Room?

The Quiet Room stars Celine O'Leary, Paul Blackwell, Chloe Ferguson, Phoebe Ferguson.

What is The Quiet Room's rating?

The Quiet Room holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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