The Silence
Director: Ingmar Bergman
"BERGMAN at his most POWERFUL! SHOCKING! BOLD!"
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.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Ingrid Thulin
Ester
Gunnel Lindblom
Anna
Birger Malmsten
Bartender
Håkan Jahnberg
Hotel Steward
Jörgen Lindström
Johan
Kotti Chave
Officer in the Train Compartment
Lissi Alandh
Woman in Variety Hall (uncredited)
Leif Forstenberg
Man in Variety Hall (uncredited)
Eskil Kalling
Bar Owner (uncredited)
Karl-Arne Bergman
Paperboy (uncredited)
Carl Andersson
Olof Huddén
In brief
The Silence (1963) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 410 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 35min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Silence online?
The Silence is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).
What rating does The Silence have?
The Silence has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 410 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Silence from?
The Silence was released in 1963.
