Silent Life
Synopsis
Silent Life records the first hours and days of life through a series of portraits of newborn babies in a hospital nursery. The alienating hospital environment, and the vulnerability of the babies' gestures and expressions, suggests a primal linking of birth and death.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Viola
- Original Title
- Silent Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Viola
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Bill Viola
Director
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What is Silent Life about?
Silent Life records the first hours and days of life through a series of portraits of newborn babies in a hospital nursery. The alienating hospital environment, and the vulnerability of the babies' gestures and expressions, suggests a primal linking of birth and death.
Who directed Silent Life?
Silent Life was directed by Bill Viola.
Who stars in Silent Life?
The principal cast of Silent Life includes Not specified.
When was Silent Life released and how long is it?
Silent Life was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 13m.