The Silence

A slow, sensory immersion into a blind boy's world, where music and sound become both refuge and obstacle, told with quiet poetry.

Directed by

Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Genres

Drama, Music

Starring

Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva

Overview

Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Family, art, survival, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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