Speechless
Originally released in 2009. Speechless is a documentary film. directed by Salomé Jashi. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The 2008 Georgian War resulted in the deaths of several hundred people and expulsion of tens of thousands from South Ossetia. Is there a way to show the tragedy of families that lost their loved ones, thousands of people forced to leave their homes, soldiers doing the fighting, and children who cannot comprehend the situation? Salomé Jashi answers this question in a way that leaves few apathetic, though the horrors of war are never visible on the screen. Her short film is based on an interesting formula of making the audience witness to a tragedy it never sees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speechless about?
The 2008 Georgian War resulted in the deaths of several hundred people and expulsion of tens of thousands from South Ossetia. Is there a way to show the tragedy of families that lost their loved on...
Who directed Speechless?
Speechless was directed by Salomé Jashi.
How long is Speechless?
Speechless has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Speechless released?
Speechless was released on January 1, 2009 in theaters.