The Silence (1963)
Original title: Tystnaden
The Silence is a 1963 Swedish-language drama movie directed by Ingmar Bergman, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom and Birger Malmsten.
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. 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.
When was The Silence released?
The Silence was released on 23 September 1963.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Where can I watch The Silence?
The Silence is available on Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Silence
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Ingrid Thulin as Ester
- Gunnel Lindblom as Anna
- Birger Malmsten as Bartender
- Håkan Jahnberg as Hotel Steward
- Jörgen Lindström as Johan
- Kotti Chave as Officer in the Train Compartment
- Lissi Alandh as Woman in Variety Hall (uncredited)
- Leif Forstenberg as Man in Variety Hall (uncredited)
- Eskil Kalling as Bar Owner (uncredited)
- Karl-Arne Bergman as Paperboy (uncredited)
- Carl Andersson
- Olof Huddén