Silence

A grueling, meditative ordeal of faith and suffering, beautiful and punishing, that asks for patience and leaves a heavy silence.

Directed by

Martin Scorsese

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson

Tagline

Sometimes silence is the deadliest sound.

Overview

In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, guilt, betrayal, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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