The Silence
Tystnaden
“BERGMAN at his most POWERFUL! SHOCKING! BOLD!”
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.
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The Silence (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-02
Top Cast
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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
Claes Esphagen
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Ivan Renliden
- Original Title
- Tystnaden
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Swedish, English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Ivan Renliden
Sven Nykvist
Ulla Ryghe
Allan Ekelund
Department Leadership Roster
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Ulla Ryghe
Editor
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Ivan Renliden
Original Music Composer
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
Marik Vos-Lundh
Costume Design
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
Bertha Sånnell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence
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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 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.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Silence?
The principal cast of The Silence includes Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Birger Malmsten, Håkan Jahnberg, Jörgen Lindström.
When was The Silence released and how long is it?
The Silence was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silence was composed by Ivan Renliden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silence?
The Silence holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).