Tiempo de silencio (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Tiempo de silencio is a drama film directed by Vicente Aranda, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Pedro Martín, a young and ambitious doctor, is studying the effect of cancerous cells on mice, but he has run out of mice in his laboratory, since they do not breed there, and he has no funds to purchase more of these expensive laboratory animals from the United States. Nevertheless, his assistant, Amador, informs him that he gave some of the mice to an old trapper, nicknamed “el Muecas”, who lives in precarious conditions in a shanty town outside Madrid, and that this poor man has successfully bred them with the help of the natural heat of his daughters. The incredulous scientist goes to the shanty town to obtain the mice. There, Pedro meets Muecas, Muecas's wife Ricarda and their two daughters Florita and Conchi. With the warmth of the women’s breasts, as the flirtatious Florita shows Pedro, the mice are able to reproduce.
Who’s in it. Tiempo de silencio stars Imanol Arias as Pedro Martín, Victoria Abril as Dorita, Charo López as Charo and Francisco Rabal as Muecas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tiempo de silencio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiempo de silencio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiempo de silencio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tiempo de silencio (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tiempo de silencio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tiempo de silencio worth watching?
- Tiempo de silencio holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tiempo de silencio?
- Tiempo de silencio stars Imanol Arias, Victoria Abril, Charo López, Francisco Rabal and Joaquín Hinojosa.
- When was Tiempo de silencio released?
- Tiempo de silencio was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.