Republic of Silence

Republic of Silence

183 mins | Documentary | Sept. 1, 2021

They grew up in the lands of dictators and surveillance, where images are censored, photos are burned, thoughts are discreet, and mouths are kept shut. During the years, they made films, documented life, their lives, at least what was possible. They recorded sounds at night and in secret, for the senses to complete the image. From what are seemingly scattered images and narratives, a coherent emotive sensibility emerges unpacking a singular perspective of history and an attempt to speak what has been unspoken and silenced.

Republic of Silence

183 mins | Documentary | Sept. 1, 2021

Republic of Silence
They grew up in the lands of dictators and surveillance, where images are censored, photos are burned, thoughts are discreet, and mouths are kept shut. During the years, they made films, documented life, their lives, at least what was possible. They recorded sounds at night and in secret, for the senses to complete the image. From what are seemingly scattered images and narratives, a coherent emotive sensibility emerges unpacking a singular perspective of history and an attempt to speak what has been unspoken and silenced.
Producers ARTE France Cinéma, ARTE, RAI, Proaction Film, Les Films d'Ici, No Nation Films
Original title Republic of Silence
Directors Diana El Jeiroudi
Writers Diana El Jeiroudi