Silent Partner (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1977, Silent Partner is a notable film directed by Peter Gidal, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. In effect, it turns the spectator loose in a problematic textual system which includes both narrative and non-narrative clues; the puzzle cannot be resolved because its terms are systematically ambiguous. The actual filmic material related closely to that used by Gidal in previous films: hand-held shooting in domestic interiors, with tight framing, frequent zooms and re-focusing, aspires to a kind of 'pre-predicative' flux, in which full representation is held in abeyance. However, this material is now fragmented by the regular interruption of black leader, so that it appears as a series of discrete segments which are not, in any syntactic sense, shots - single takes clearly extend across more than one segment.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Silent Partner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Partner page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Partner (1977)?
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- Is Silent Partner worth watching?
- Silent Partner holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Silent Partner released?
- Silent Partner was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.