Empire of Silence
L'Empire du silence
Synopsis
For 25 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been ravaged by a war that has largely been ignored by the media and the international community. The victims run into the hundreds of thousands, if not millions. The perpetrators of these crimes are countless: rebel movements, but also armies, those of the Congo and neighboring countries.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thierry Michel
- Screenplay & Story
- Thierry Michel, Christine Pireaux
- Original Title
- L'Empire du silence
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Congo
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Lingala
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierry Michel
Thierry Michel, Christine Pireaux
Department Leadership Roster
Thierry Michel
Director
Thierry Michel
Writer
Christine Pireaux
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Empire of Silence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire of Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire of Silence about?
For 25 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been ravaged by a war that has largely been ignored by the media and the international community. The victims run into the hundreds of thousands, if not millions. The perpetrators of these crimes are countless: rebel movements, but also armies, those of the Congo and neighboring countries.
Who directed Empire of Silence?
Empire of Silence was directed by Thierry Michel.
Who stars in Empire of Silence?
The principal cast of Empire of Silence includes Not specified.
When was Empire of Silence released and how long is it?
Empire of Silence was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Empire of Silence?
Empire of Silence holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).