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The Silence

The Silence

19986.41h 16m

Overview

Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.

Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Produced by Marin Karmitz
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Top Cast

T

Tahmineh Normatova

Khorshid

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Nadereh Abdelahyeva

Nadareh

G

Goibibi Ziadolahyeva

Khorshid's Mother

Themes & Keywords

family dramablindchild protagonistinstrument makerblind child

About The Silence

The Silence is a drama, music film released in 1998 exploring themes of family drama, blind, child protagonist, instrument maker, blind child. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, it stars Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva. Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.

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