Silence (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1998, Silence is a documentary and animation film directed by Orly Yadin, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Silence is 11 minutes long but manages to pack 20 years of a little girl's experience. Using stark black and white animation and vivid colour animation, the story is told from a little girl's point of view. We follow the silences that were imposed on her first in Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp and then in post-WWII Sweden, where her relatives don't ask any questions and don't permit them either. This is the true story of Tana, who has learned to keep silent and who finally, 50 years later, breaks her silence by narrating this short film. The film was adapted from a tone poem performed by Tana in Stockholm during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the war.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Silence sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silence page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silence (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silence worth watching?
- Silence holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Silence released?
- Silence was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.