Broken Silence (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Broken Silence is a drama film directed by Montxo Armendáriz, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Winter, 1944. Lucía at 21 returns to her small village in the mountains. She again meets Manuel, a young iron-smith who helps "those in the mountain", the "maquis", the anti-Franco resistance. Lucía is attracted to Manual, because of his smile and the bravery of those men who continue fighting for their ideas, even at the cost of their own lives. When Manuel is pursued (by Franco's Civil Guard) he flees to the mountain and Lucía discovers the reality of political repression, the silence, the horror and fear.
Who’s in it. Broken Silence stars Lucía Jiménez as Lucía, Juan Diego Botto as Manuel, Mercedes Sampietro as Teresa and Álvaro de Luna as Don Hilario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Broken Silence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Silence (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken Silence worth watching?
- Broken Silence holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Silence?
- Broken Silence stars Lucía Jiménez, Juan Diego Botto, Mercedes Sampietro, Álvaro de Luna and María Botto.
- When was Broken Silence released?
- Broken Silence was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.