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Silence Is a Falling Body (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2017, Silence Is a Falling Body is a notable film directed by Agustina Comedi.

What it’s about. The film follows Agustina as she finds the videotapes that her father Jaime recorded before the accident that took his life. The family secrets surrounding Jaime push Agustina to get involved. Her search will reveal a story marked by sexuality and political activism. Agustina discovers that her late father, previous to his marriage and family life, was involved with insurgent leftist groups during the era of the Argentinian military dictatorship, had a long term romantic relationship with another man and was a prominent member of the underground LGBT scene. She reconstructs her father's life through interviews with people that knew him and a treasure trove of family films to produce a moving portrait of a multi-faceted, fascinating and mysterious figure.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Silence Is a Falling Body has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silence Is a Falling Body page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Silence Is a Falling Body (2017)?
In US, Silence Is a Falling Body is available to stream on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Silence Is a Falling Body worth watching?
Silence Is a Falling Body holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Silence Is a Falling Body released?
Silence Is a Falling Body was released in 2017.