Silent Bruges (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Silent Bruges is a drama film directed by Roland Verhavert, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Hugues cannot get over the untimely death of his wife Blanche, who made him happy for ten years. He lives alone in his house in Bruges, a city he would like to be dead like his wife. The sorrowful widower has transformed the place he lives in into a shrine dedicated to his beloved wife. One day, he meets Jeanne, a ballet dancer, who looks like Blanche.
Who’s in it. Silent Bruges stars Idwig Stephane as Hugues Viane, Magda Lesage as Blanche / Jeanne and Herbert Flack as Biechtvader.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Silent Bruges has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Bruges page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Bruges tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Bruges (1981)?
- In GB, Silent Bruges is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silent Bruges worth watching?
- Silent Bruges holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Bruges?
- Silent Bruges stars Idwig Stephane, Magda Lesage and Herbert Flack.
- When was Silent Bruges released?
- Silent Bruges was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.