The Silence
沈黙－立ち上がる慰安婦
Synopsis
The Silence narrates the struggle of fifteen "comfort women"—former sex slaves by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII—for recognition and reparation. The "comfort women" issue has previously been treated almost exclusively within the framework of Korean nationalism. The Silence will provide insight into the ways in which nationalism and the emergence of post-war Asian nation-states have hindered the understanding of "comfort women" narratives through Zainichi Korean documentary filmmaker Soo-nam Park's point of view.
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Seoul International Women's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Soo-nam
- Original Title
- 沈黙－立ち上がる慰安婦
- Country of Origin
- Japan, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Arirang Production, Cinema DAL
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Soo-nam
Park Ma-eui
Park Ma-eui
Department Leadership Roster
Park Ma-eui
Producer
Park Ma-eui
Editor
Park Soo-nam
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence
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What is The Silence about?
The Silence narrates the struggle of fifteen "comfort women"—former sex slaves by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII—for recognition and reparation. The "comfort women" issue has previously been treated almost exclusively within the framework of Korean nationalism. The Silence will provide insight into the ways in which nationalism and the emergence of post-war Asian nation-states have hindered the understanding of "comfort women" narratives through Zainichi Korean documentary filmmaker Soo-nam Park's point of view.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Park Soo-nam.
Who stars in The Silence?
The principal cast of The Silence includes Park Soo-nam, Lee Ok-seon, Bae Bong-ki.
When was The Silence released and how long is it?
The Silence was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.