In Pursuit of Silence
Synopsis
A meditative exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe—from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets of Mumbai, the loudest city on the planet—and inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE (official trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-05
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
March 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Shen
- Original Score
- Alex Lu
- Original Title
- In Pursuit of Silence
- Country of Origin
- India, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Transcendental Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Shen
Alex Lu
Patrick Shen
Lawrence S. Finegold, Andrew Brumme, Patrick Shen, Brandon Vedder
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Shen
Director
Patrick Shen
Editor
Alex Lu
Original Music Composer
Andrew Brumme
Producer
Patrick Shen
Producer
Brandon Vedder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Pursuit of Silence
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What is In Pursuit of Silence about?
A meditative exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe—from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets of Mumbai, the loudest city on the planet—and inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world.
Who directed In Pursuit of Silence?
In Pursuit of Silence was directed by Patrick Shen.
Who stars in In Pursuit of Silence?
The principal cast of In Pursuit of Silence includes Not specified.
When was In Pursuit of Silence released and how long is it?
In Pursuit of Silence was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for In Pursuit of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Pursuit of Silence was composed by Alex Lu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Pursuit of Silence?
In Pursuit of Silence holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).