The Silence
"BERGMAN at his most POWERFUL! SHOCKING! BOLD!"
Originally released in 1963. The Silence is a drama/romance film. directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Starring Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, and Birger Malmsten
Synopsis
Traveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel. A basic inability to communicate among the three seems only to worsen during their stay. Anna provokes her sister by enjoying a dalliance with a local man, while the boy, left to himself, has a series of enigmatic encounters that heighten the growing air of isolation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (390 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ingrid Thulin
as Ester
Gunnel Lindblom
as Anna
Birger Malmsten
as Bartender
Håkan Jahnberg
as Hotel Steward
Jörgen Lindström
as Johan
Kotti Chave
as Officer in the Train Compartment
Lissi Alandh
as Woman in Variety Hall (uncredited)
Leif Forstenberg
as Man in Variety Hall (uncredited)
Eskil Kalling
as Bar Owner (uncredited)
Karl-Arne Bergman
as Paperboy (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silence about?
Traveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel. A basic inability to commu...
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Silence released?
The Silence was released on September 23, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silence?
The main cast of The Silence includes Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Birger Malmsten, Håkan Jahnberg, Jörgen Lindström.
Is The Silence worth watching?
The Silence has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 390 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.