The Silence
سکوت
Synopsis
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Silence Original Trailer (Mohsen Makhmalbaf, 1998)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra del Cinema di Venezia
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Original Title
- سکوت
- Country of Origin
- Iran, France
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Tajik, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Marin Karmitz, Mohamad Ahmadi
Department Leadership Roster
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Writer
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Silence.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Silence.
Periodic import List
İran Sineması
Iranian New Wave
Azin
Imported from my library (Azin).
BD Release: 1996-2000
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1996-2000
MovieLens[10K:20K]
Similar Titles to The Silence
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.8
6.7
7.1
9.0
6.8
6.9
7.8
6.3
4.7
7.2
More Like The Silence
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silence about?
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Who stars in The Silence?
The principal cast of The Silence includes Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva.
When was The Silence released and how long is it?
The Silence was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.