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The Silence

1963 · 95 min · Director: Ingmar Bergman

The Silence (1963) is a romance drama, directed by Ingmar Bergman. It stars Ingrid Thulin and Gunnel Lindblom. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What The Silence Is About

Traveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel. A basic inability to communicate among the three seems only to worsen during their stay. Anna provokes her sister by enjoying a dalliance with a local man, while the boy, left to himself, has a series of enigmatic encounters that heighten the growing air of isolation.

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What is The Silence about?

Traveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel. A basic inability to communicate among the three seems only to worsen during their stay.

Where can I watch The Silence?

The Silence is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Silence?

The Silence runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did The Silence come out?

The Silence was released in 1963.

Who directed The Silence?

The Silence was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in The Silence?

The Silence stars Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Birger Malmsten, Håkan Jahnberg.

What is The Silence's rating?

The Silence holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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