BREAKING THE SILENCE
Year: 2000 | Country: China | Language: Mandarin | Length: 90 min.

Sat 8/18, 8:15 | Sun 8/19, 6:15

Gong Li's portrayal of an impoverished woman fighting against society to establish a normal life for her deaf son embodies the bottomless maternal strength that imbues Silence with great compassion and grace. Seemingly verite, Silence forsakes the polish of most films, making spare use of makeup, set decoration, lighting and music. The result is a powerful film of the desperation, frustration, and constant struggle within the grit of society and a bureaucratic purgatory. A moving and heartfelt accomplishment. Directed by Sun Zhou. With Gong Li, Gao Xin, Yue Guan, Shi Jing Ming.

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