A Question of Silence
De stilte rond Christine M.
Synopsis
When three women with no previous acquaintance kill a male shopkeeper in the middle of the day, the female psychiatrist assigned to the case sets out to understand why.
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A Question of Silence (1982) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
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Edda Barends
Christine M.
Nelly Frijda
Annie
Henriëtte Tol
Andrea
Cox Habbema
Janine van den Bos
Eddie Brugman
Ruud van den Bos (as Eddy Brugman)
Hans Croiset
Judge
Erik Plooyer
Prosecutor
Anna van Beers
Eric Besseling
Noa Cohen
Kees Coolen
Inspector
Edgar Danz
Diana Dobbelman
Psychiatrist's Wife
Miranda Frijda
Frederik de Groot
Noortje Jansen
René Lobo
Sally Loswijk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marleen Gorris
- Screenplay & Story
- Marleen Gorris
- Original Score
- Lodewijk De Boer, Martijn Hasebos
- Original Title
- De stilte rond Christine M.
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Sigma Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marleen Gorris
Marleen Gorris
Lodewijk De Boer, Martijn Hasebos
Frans Bromet, Marc Felperlaan
Hans van Dongen
Matthijs van Heijningen
Department Leadership Roster
Frans Bromet
Director of Photography
Marleen Gorris
Director
Marleen Gorris
Screenplay
Matthijs van Heijningen
Producer
Hans van Dongen
Editor
Jany Temime
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Question of Silence
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What is A Question of Silence about?
When three women with no previous acquaintance kill a male shopkeeper in the middle of the day, the female psychiatrist assigned to the case sets out to understand why.
Who directed A Question of Silence?
A Question of Silence was directed by Marleen Gorris.
Who stars in A Question of Silence?
The principal cast of A Question of Silence includes Edda Barends, Nelly Frijda, Henriëtte Tol, Cox Habbema, Eddie Brugman.
When was A Question of Silence released and how long is it?
A Question of Silence was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Question of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Question of Silence was composed by Lodewijk De Boer, Martijn Hasebos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Question of Silence?
A Question of Silence holds official age classifications: CA: R.