Silent (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Silent is a drama film directed by L. Rezan Yesilbas, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman tries to give a pair of shoes to her husband, who is in prison. The story takes place in Diyarbakır, Turkey in 1984 after the military coup in 1980, where the only language allowed to be spoken in prison is Turkish. The film won “Palme D’or” for short film in Cannes Film Festival 2012.
Who’s in it. Silent stars Belçim Bilgin as Zeynep and Cem Bender as Huseyin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Silent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silent worth watching?
- Silent holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent?
- Silent stars Belçim Bilgin and Cem Bender.
- When was Silent released?
- Silent was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.