Broken Silence
Originally released in 2001. Broken Silence is a drama film. directed by Montxo Armendáriz.
Starring Lucía Jiménez, Juan Diego Botto, and Mercedes Sampietro
Synopsis
Winter, 1944. Lucía at 21 returns to her small village in the mountains. She again meets Manuel, a young iron-smith who helps "those in the mountain", the "maquis", the anti-Franco resistance. Lucía is attracted to Manual, because of his smile and the bravery of those men who continue fighting for their ideas, even at the cost of their own lives. When Manuel is pursued (by Franco's Civil Guard) he flees to the mountain and Lucía discovers the reality of political repression, the silence, the horror and fear.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Oria Films S.L.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Silence about?
Winter, 1944. Lucía at 21 returns to her small village in the mountains. She again meets Manuel, a young iron-smith who helps "those in the mountain", the "maquis", the anti-Franco resistance. Luc...
Who directed Broken Silence?
Broken Silence was directed by Montxo Armendáriz.
How long is Broken Silence?
Broken Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Broken Silence released?
Broken Silence was released on April 27, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken Silence?
The main cast of Broken Silence includes Lucía Jiménez, Juan Diego Botto, Mercedes Sampietro, Álvaro de Luna, María Botto.