Silent Bruges
Brugge, die stille
Synopsis
Hugues cannot get over the untimely death of his wife Blanche, who made him happy for ten years. He lives alone in his house in Bruges, a city he would like to be dead like his wife. The sorrowful widower has transformed the place he lives in into a shrine dedicated to his beloved wife. One day, he meets Jeanne, a ballet dancer, who looks like Blanche.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Verhavert
- Screenplay & Story
- Théodore Louis, Roland Verhavert
- Original Score
- Claude Debussy
- Original Title
- Brugge, die stille
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België), Visie Filmproduktie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Verhavert
Théodore Louis, Roland Verhavert
Claude Debussy
Walther van den Ende
Ludo Troch
Roland Verhavert, Christian De Boe
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Verhavert
Producer
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Ludo Troch
Editor
Roland Verhavert
Director
Christian De Boe
Producer
Théodore Louis
Screenplay
Roland Verhavert
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Bruges
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What is Silent Bruges about?
Hugues cannot get over the untimely death of his wife Blanche, who made him happy for ten years. He lives alone in his house in Bruges, a city he would like to be dead like his wife. The sorrowful widower has transformed the place he lives in into a shrine dedicated to his beloved wife. One day, he meets Jeanne, a ballet dancer, who looks like Blanche.
Who directed Silent Bruges?
Silent Bruges was directed by Roland Verhavert.
Who stars in Silent Bruges?
The principal cast of Silent Bruges includes Idwig Stephane, Magda Lesage, Herbert Flack, Moy Vinckier, Chris Boni.
When was Silent Bruges released and how long is it?
Silent Bruges was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Bruges?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Bruges was composed by Claude Debussy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Bruges?
Silent Bruges holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).