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Release Date: December 23, 2016
Runtime: 161 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
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Budget: $46,000,000
Revenue: $23,834,809
Original Language: English
Status: Released
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83%
Tomatometer
79
79/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
3,261 votes
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7.2/10
IMDb
133,234 votes
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Silence

2016

"Faith tested, voices unheard, truth awaits discovery."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Silencio? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Silence - Silencio? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ζ²ˆι»™ -ァむレンス-? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μ‚¬μΌλŸ°μŠ€? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: ΠœΠΎΠ»Ρ‡Π°Π½ΠΈΠ΅? All international titles (14) →
Drama History 161 min 7.2/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $46,000,000
Revenue: $23,834,809
Profit -$-22,165,191
ROI -48.2% (0.5x)

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Silence is directed by Martin Scorsese .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #remake 89 #compassionate 47 #torture 43 #betrayal 37 #japan 36 #reflective 35 #complicated 32 #christianity 23 #curious 22 #17th century 11 #missionary 8 #crisis of faith 4 #shogunate 2 #jesuits (society of jesus) 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Silence

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  • The production of 'Silence' faced significant delays, as Martin Scorsese worked on the film for nearly two decades before its release, navigating various challenges in bringing the story to life.

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  • Andrew Garfield immersed himself in the role by learning Japanese and studying the culture, which was integral to portraying the character authentically in the historical context of the film.

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  • The film was shot on location in Taiwan, which provided a landscape that closely resembled 17th-century Japan, allowing for a more authentic visual representation of the time period.

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  • In a subtle nod to the film's themes of faith and doubt, the sound design incorporates a minimalist approach, using silence as a powerful narrative device throughout key scenes.

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  • Liam Neeson's character, Ferreira, was inspired by a real Jesuit missionary, who faced extreme challenges in Japan, providing a historical depth to the character's struggles.

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  • There is a scene where CiarΓ‘n Hinds' character comments on the fate of priests who apostatize; this was a direct reference to the historical persecution of Christians in Japan.

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  • The film has thematic ties to Scorsese's earlier work 'The Last Temptation of Christ', as both films explore faith, sacrifice, and the complexities of belief.

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