The Silence Is Baroque
Synopsis
The rough voices of men (from Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Accatone ) open the film soundtrack, they banter in Italian about taking flowers to the cemetery. Filmed in Granada and Seville during Holy Week. The soundtrack mixes a cacophony of the music of the marching bands recorded live on location, the ambience of the crowds and the sung laments. The centre piece is The Silence, a totemic hyper realist effigy from the 17th century which processes at midnight in total silence along the streets where the lighting has been turned off. After it passes, we cross over into the light and noise of a new day – where people throng the streets, sit in cafes and enjoy life. Popular devotion is expressed in death intertwined with the applause for life in the energy of the Baroque.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Danino
- Original Title
- The Silence Is Baroque
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Danino
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Danino
Director
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What is The Silence Is Baroque about?
The rough voices of men (from Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Accatone ) open the film soundtrack, they banter in Italian about taking flowers to the cemetery. Filmed in Granada and Seville during Holy Week. The soundtrack mixes a cacophony of the music of the marching bands recorded live on location, the ambience of the crowds and the sung laments. The centre piece is The Silence, a totemic hyper realist effigy from the 17th century which processes at midnight in total silence along the streets where the lighting has been turned off. After it passes, we cross over into the light and noise of a new day – where people throng the streets, sit in cafes and enjoy life. Popular devotion is expressed in death intertwined with the applause for life in the energy of the Baroque.
Who directed The Silence Is Baroque?
The Silence Is Baroque was directed by Nina Danino.
Who stars in The Silence Is Baroque?
The principal cast of The Silence Is Baroque includes Not specified.
When was The Silence Is Baroque released and how long is it?
The Silence Is Baroque was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 12m.