40 Days of Silence
Chilla
Synopsis
This is a passage between two faces, each the same, yet different. Bibicha’s face first appears in the dark, her eyes open and expression impassive, only her heavy breathing betraying the strain she feels. She will withstand the strain and take the vow of silence, retreating to her grandmother’s house for the 40 days to pass. The house and the landscape outside at least offer Bibicha certain sensory distractions: the taste of honey, the texture of a wall, an eye-catching bedspread, the view out over a sea of cloud, water fizzling on the stove. But it is not just her under strain, as her aunt’s frantic text messaging, her grandmother’s rueful acknowledgement of the stories of marital strife on the radio and her little cousin’s illegitimate status bear witness to. Four generations of women in the complete absence of men, yet all marked by their presence, the similarity of their fates blurring together different times and customs.
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- Director
- Saodat Ismailova
- Screenplay & Story
- Saodat Ismailova
- Original Score
- Jacob Kirkegaard
- Original Title
- Chilla
- Country of Origin
- Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Netherlands, Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Rohfilm, Hubert Bals Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saodat Ismailova
Saodat Ismailova, Ulughbek Sadikov
Jacob Kirkegaard
Benito Strangio
Nathalie Alonso Casale, Benjamin Mirguet
Department Leadership Roster
Saodat Ismailova
Screenplay
Saodat Ismailova
Director
Ulughbek Sadikov
Writer
Saodat Ismailova
Writer
Jacob Kirkegaard
Original Music Composer
Benito Strangio
Director of Photography
Nathalie Alonso Casale
Editor
Benjamin Mirguet
Editor
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What is 40 Days of Silence about?
This is a passage between two faces, each the same, yet different. Bibicha’s face first appears in the dark, her eyes open and expression impassive, only her heavy breathing betraying the strain she feels. She will withstand the strain and take the vow of silence, retreating to her grandmother’s house for the 40 days to pass. The house and the landscape outside at least offer Bibicha certain sensory distractions: the taste of honey, the texture of a wall, an eye-catching bedspread, the view out over a sea of cloud, water fizzling on the stove. But it is not just her under strain, as her aunt’s frantic text messaging, her grandmother’s rueful acknowledgement of the stories of marital strife on the radio and her little cousin’s illegitimate status bear witness to. Four generations of women in the complete absence of men, yet all marked by their presence, the similarity of their fates blurring together different times and customs.
Who directed 40 Days of Silence?
40 Days of Silence was directed by Saodat Ismailova.
Who stars in 40 Days of Silence?
The principal cast of 40 Days of Silence includes Rushana Sadikova, Saodat Rahminova, Barohad Shukurova, Farida Olimova, Muhabbat Sattori.
When was 40 Days of Silence released and how long is it?
40 Days of Silence was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for 40 Days of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 40 Days of Silence was composed by Jacob Kirkegaard.