Review of Silence (2017) by Official C — 18 Mar 2017

This is a sombre movie that is intellectually challenging, and emotionally resonant on many different levels, with performances that are truly powerful and staggering.

This review of Silence (2017) was written by Official C on 18 Mar 2017.

Silence has generally received positive reviews.

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