Facing the Silence (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2023, Facing the Silence is a documentary film directed by Emilio Ruiz Barrachina, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Acclaimed flamenco choreographer and dancer Fuensanta La Moneta is working on a new show when one of her students gives her a copy of Félix Grande’s poetry collection La cabellera de la Shoá. Written by Grande after his visit to Auschwitz, Fuensanta can’t stop thinking about those women —Jewish and Gypsy alike— who lost their lives in the concentration camp. The poems inspire her to create a piece that remembers these women through music, dance and poetry.
Who’s in it. Facing the Silence stars Fuensanta La Moneta and Miguelo García.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Facing the 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 Facing the Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Facing the Silence tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Facing the Silence (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Facing the Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Facing the Silence worth watching?
- Facing the Silence holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Facing the Silence?
- Facing the Silence stars Fuensanta La Moneta and Miguelo García.
- When was Facing the Silence released?
- Facing the Silence was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.