Beyond Silence
Jenseits der Stille
“About life, love and the sound of snow.”
Synopsis
Beyond Silence is about a family and a young girl’s coming of age story. This German film looks into the lives of the deaf and at a story about the love for music. A girl who has always had to translate speech into sign language for her deaf parents yet when her love for playing music grows strong she must decide to continue doing something she cannot share with her parents.
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Sylvie Testud
Lara
Tatjana Trieb
Lara als Kind
Howie Seago
Martin
Emmanuelle Laborit
Kai
Sibylle Canonica
Clarissa
Matthias Habich
Gregor
Alexandra Bolz
Marie
Hansa Czypionka
Tom
Doris Schade
Lilli
Horst Sachtleben
Robert
Hubert Mulzer
Herr Gärtner
Birge Schade
Fräulein Mertens
Stephan Kampwirth
Bankbeamter
Lea Mekhméche
Johanna
Laurel Severin
Martin als Kind
Selestina Stanissavijevic
Clarissa als Kind
Julia Lorbeer
Bettina
Anna Bickhofer
Bea
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Link
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Link, Beth Serlin
- Original Score
- Niki Reiser
- Original Title
- Jenseits der Stille
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Roxy Film, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Link
Caroline Link, Beth Serlin
Niki Reiser
Gernot Roll
Patricia Rommel
Ulrike Putz, Thomas Wöbke, Luggi Waldleitner, Thomas Martin, Andreas Schreitmüller
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Link
Screenplay
Gernot Roll
Director of Photography
Patricia Rommel
Editor
Beth Serlin
Screenplay
Thomas Wöbke
Producer
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Thomas Martin
Producer
Katharina von Martius
Costume Design
Andreas Schreitmüller
Producer
Christina Undritz
Producer
Jakob Claussen
Producer
Susann Bieling
Production Design
Caroline Link
Director
Niki Reiser
Original Music Composer
Martin Schmassmann
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond Silence about?
Beyond Silence is about a family and a young girl’s coming of age story. This German film looks into the lives of the deaf and at a story about the love for music. A girl who has always had to translate speech into sign language for her deaf parents yet when her love for playing music grows strong she must decide to continue doing something she cannot share with her parents.
Who directed Beyond Silence?
Beyond Silence was directed by Caroline Link.
Who stars in Beyond Silence?
The principal cast of Beyond Silence includes Sylvie Testud, Tatjana Trieb, Howie Seago, Emmanuelle Laborit, Sibylle Canonica.
When was Beyond Silence released and how long is it?
Beyond Silence was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond Silence was composed by Niki Reiser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond Silence?
Beyond Silence holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).