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Silence
2016 161 min Mexico, Taiwan, United States of America R 18+
★7.7
Drama, History
Director: Martin Scorsese
🎭 Based on
«Silence»
byShūsaku Endō
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Description
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.
Budget:
$46M
US Gross:
$7.1M
Worldwide:
$23.83M
Starring
Andrew Garfield
Actor
Adam Driver
Actor
Liam Neeson
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2017
— Best Cinematography
Key opinion
Silence is a contemplative and visually masterful historical drama that explores profound questions of faith, suffering, and cultural collision. While many critics laud its philosophical depth and dedicated performances, others find the deliberate pacing and heavy religious focus to be emotionally detached or narratively exhausting.
| Cinematography | Rodrigo Prieto’s cinematography is visually exceptional, effectively capturing the harsh, immersive atmosphere of 17th-century Japan. | |
| Production | The film succeeds in creating a culturally authentic and meticulously detailed historical recreation of the Tokugawa shogunate era. | |
| Theme | The narrative tackles complex theological dilemmas and the endurance of the human spirit with intellectual rigor. | |
| Acting | Andrew Garfield’s performance is a major point of contention; some reviewers hail it as his career-best dramatic work, while others find his portrayal unconvincing and occasionally immersion-breaking. | |
| Pacing | The film's deliberate, slow-burn pacing polarizes viewers, rewarding those seeking a meditative experience while alienating those desiring traditional plot momentum. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's religious approach are divided: some appreciate the subtle exploration of internal faith, while others find the pervasive religious symbolism to be repetitive, didactic, or overwhelming. |