The Silence

The Silence

1998 · 76 min · FA · 6.4 (33 votes)
Dir. Mohsen Makhmalbaf · Starring Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva
DramaMusic

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.

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A quiet, contemplative film about a young boy navigating a world of sound and music. It feels intimate and deeply human, exploring the beauty found in everyday struggles and the enduring power of family bonds.

melancholichopefulintrospectivepoignantslow-burnarthousecharacter-drivennaturalisticfamilyresilienceartdisability
family dramablindchild protagonistinstrument makerblind child
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