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Silence

  • 20162016
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  • 2h 41m
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Liam Neeson in Silence (2016)
In the seventeenth century, two Jesuit priests face violence and persecution when they travel to Japan to locate their mentor and propagate Christianity.
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In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
111K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,442
21
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Jay Cocks(screenplay by)
    • Martin Scorsese(screenplay by)
    • Shûsaku Endô(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Adam Driver
    • Liam Neeson
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  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Jay Cocks(screenplay by)
    • Martin Scorsese(screenplay by)
    • Shûsaku Endô(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Adam Driver
    • Liam Neeson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 506User reviews
    • 432Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 58 nominations total

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    Featurette 1:19
    Silence
    Director Martin Scorsese on the Visual Inspirations for 'Silence'
    Interview 2:05
    Director Martin Scorsese on the Visual Inspirations for 'Silence'
    Director Martin Scorsese on the Themes of 'Silence'
    Interview 1:59
    Director Martin Scorsese on the Themes of 'Silence'

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    Top cast

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    Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield
    • Rodriguesas Rodrigues
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Garupeas Garupe
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Ferreiraas Ferreira
    Tadanobu Asano
    Tadanobu Asano
    • Interpreteras Interpreter
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Father Valignanoas Father Valignano
    Issei Ogata
    Issei Ogata
    • Old Samuraias Old Samurai
    • (as Issey Ogata)
    • …
    Shin'ya Tsukamoto
    Shin'ya Tsukamoto
    • Mokichias Mokichi
    • (as Shinya Tsukamoto)
    Yoshi Oida
    Yoshi Oida
    • Ichizoas Ichizo
    Yôsuke Kubozuka
    Yôsuke Kubozuka
    • Kichijiroas Kichijiro
    • (as Yosuke Kubozuka)
    Kaoru Endô
    • Unzen Samurai (Uneme)as Unzen Samurai (Uneme)
    • (as Kaoru Endo)
    Diego Calderón
    Diego Calderón
    • Prisoner Augustinian Friar #2as Prisoner Augustinian Friar #2
    • (as Diego Calderon)
    Rafael Kading
    • Prisoner Augustinian Friar #1as Prisoner Augustinian Friar #1
    Matthew Blake
    • Prisoner Franciscan Friaras Prisoner Franciscan Friar
    Benoit Masse
    • Prisoner Augustinian Friar #3as Prisoner Augustinian Friar #3
    Tetsuya Igawa
    • Prisoner Japanese Jesuitas Prisoner Japanese Jesuit
    Liang Shi
    Liang Shi
    • Chinese Businessman (Mr. Chun)as Chinese Businessman (Mr. Chun)
    Panta
    • Tomogi Villager #1 (Yohei)as Tomogi Villager #1 (Yohei)
    • (as PANTA)
    Takuya Matsunaga
    • Tomogi Villager #2 (Toukichi)as Tomogi Villager #2 (Toukichi)
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writers
      • Jay Cocks(screenplay by)
      • Martin Scorsese(screenplay by)
      • Shûsaku Endô(based on the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Intent on investigating the truth behind Father Cristovão Ferreira's abrupt end of correspondence, the devout Portuguese Catholic priests, Sebastião Rodrigues and Francisco Garupe, set off to Japan, in 1633. In great disbelief, as the rumours of Ferreira's apostasy still echo in their minds, the zealous Jesuit missionaries try to locate their mentor, amid the bloodshed of the violent anti-Christian purges. Under those circumstances, the two men and the Japanese guide, Kichijiro, arrive in Japan, only to witness firsthand the unbearable burden of those who have a different belief in a land founded on tradition. Now--as the powerful Grand Inquisitor, Inoue, performs hideous tortures on the brave Japanese Christians--Father Rodrigues will soon have to put his faith to the ultimate test: renounce it in exchange for the prisoners' lives. There, in the ends of the world, a subtle change has begun; however, why is God's silence so deafening? —Nick Riganas
    • portuguese
    • religious persecution
    • japan
    • apostasy
    • torture
    • 106 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Sometimes silence is the deadliest sound.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some disturbing violent content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Adam Driver lost 50 pounds for the role; 30 before filming, and 20 during filming.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Rodrigues and his Translator meet Garupe on the beach, Just after Garupe jumps into the ocean and starts to swim, The Translator is saying dialogue but his lips are not moving for most of the spoken line, and what is spoken does not match his lip movements.
    • Quotes

      Rodrigues: I pray but I am lost. Am I just praying to silence?

    • Crazy credits
      For the Japanese Christians and their pastors Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
    • Connections
      Featured in Roeper's Reviews: Richard Roeper's Top 16 Films for 2016 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Francesco's Cosmic Beam Experience (live, Marina Del Rey)
      Composed and performed by Francesco Lupica

    User reviews506

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The latest temptation of Martin Scorsese
    With regards to Martin Scorsese's SILENCE, let me just put it this way, I saw Scorsese's 1988's "The Last Temptation Of Christ," back when I was in college, as you know that film was also an adaptation, and I thought it was pure masterpiece just in terms of its themes because whether or not you'd want to argue that perhaps that some of the approach may have been sacrilegious or religiously inconsiderate, if you will, to me it was about wondering the what if's and whether or not doubt has any footing in order for faith to grow. To a certain extent, SILENCE conveys something similar.

    Based on Shusaku Endo's novel, SILENCE is about two Jesuit missionaries who travel to Japan because they have heard that their mentor, Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson) has publicly denounced God. At the time, Christianity was outlawed in Japan, so in their search for their missing mentor, they endure torture, suffering, and the ultimate test of faith.

    In a way you could say that SILENCE is Martin Scorsese's way of paying respect to the legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa especially for us fans who grew up watching old time Japan's samurai classics, although SILENCE is not action-driven obviously, but the authoritarian rule depicted in this film is definitely something that's culturally based on that particular era.

    From technical standpoint, SILENCE is as rich and complex as the story itself, even the violence is done in a graphic yet artistic manner. Because the story is told through Andrew Garfield's Father Rodrigues' perspective, you'll find some of the shots from inside his prison cell, looking out, with the frame being in between the wooden bars, to be quite engrossing. It makes the tension all the more real because your mind just keeps racing, you don't know how much more gruesome it would get. Odd to say this but it sort of becomes a point of anticipation, it's as if every other half-hour or so, you know some Christians are going to get tortured and so you're just bracing for impact. Martin Scorsese's ever-so-reliable high standard quality filmmaking is present through and through, so there's no disappointing you there.

    After being religious and full of conviction in "Hacksaw Ridge" as a Seventh-Day Adventist, actor Andrew Garfield becomes religious and full of conviction again, this time in "Silence" and what's interesting is that both films feature Japanese people. All that aside, this is yet another evidence of Garfield's commitment to his work, the same goes for Adam Driver and Liam Neeson who not only went through physical changes, you actually feel a bit concerned for their health, but that conviction is shown in their eyes. It's amazing to see how this former Spider-Man quickly this powerful force. The Japanese actors are equally outstanding, especially Issey Ogata whose performance has his own flamboyant way of being ruthless.

    This is Scorsese's long passion project, he had been wanting to do this film for years, but the question remains, and those of you who've watched the film are probably wondering it as well. And my answer is no, I don't think SILENCE means to demonize Buddhism. If this film is Scorsese's way of promoting Christianity, then that is his prerogative. But throughout mankind's history, there had been many cases in many lands where the majority religion, whatever religion that maybe, persecutes the minority religion because they view them as a dangerous threat; a symbol of a potential takeover. Inquisitions have happened everywhere. Which leads me back to what I said earlier about how SILENCE reminds me a lot of "The Last Temptation Of Christ," we see men who are supposed to be like rocks, seemingly falter and start to question their faith, but perhaps questioning your faith is one way of reaffirming it. Liam Neeson's character in this film has a counter argument to Andrew Garfield's Rodrigues and he may make a bit of sense if you see it from his version of truth.

    -- Rama's Screen --
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    • Dec 23, 2016

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Taiwan
      • Japan
      • Mexico
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Silencio
    • Filming locations
      • Taiwan
    • Production companies
      • SharpSword Films
      • AI-Film
      • CatchPlay
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $46,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,100,177
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $130,880
      • Dec 25, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,834,809
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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