The Day Silence Died (1999)
A handsome and mysterious stranger, played by Darío Grandinetti, walks into the town square of Villaserena one day and strategically places loudspeakers around the town, blaring a variety of musical tunes. Soon, he begins to sell airtime to the various locals, who broadcast their own personal love dedications and (more frequently) insults for all to hear. A subplot evolves between Abelardo (the stranger), Celeste (a young woman who is chained inside her father's house to stop her running away), and José (a young man).
Director: Paolo Agazzi
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: July 2, 1999
Cast
- Darío Grandinetti - Abelardo
- Gustavo Angarita - Óscar
- Elías Serrano - Ruperto
- Norma Merlo - Amelia
- María Laura García - Celeste
- Guillermo Granda - José
- Blanca Morrison - Celina
- Edgar Vargas - Gumercindo
- Jorge Ortiz - Cura
- David Mondacca - Gastón
Screenplay
- Paolo Agazzi (Screenplay)
- Guillermo Aguirre (Story)
Music: Cergio Prudencio
Editing: Nelson Rodríguez, Paolo Agazzi
Production: Pegaso Producciones, Filmproduktion Sandkorn Film
Country: Bolivia, Germany
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy
Keywords
small town, jealousy, radio station, social satire, father daughter conflict, 1950s, isolated community
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Day Silence Died about?
- A handsome and mysterious stranger, played by Darío Grandinetti, walks into the town square of Villaserena one day and strategically places loudspeakers around the town, blaring a variety of musical tunes. Soon, he begins to sell airtime to the various locals, who broadcast their own personal love dedications and (more frequently) insults for all to hear. A subplot evolves between Abelardo (the stranger), Celeste (a young woman who is chained inside her father's house to stop her running away), and José (a young man).
- Who directed The Day Silence Died?
- The Day Silence Died was directed by Paolo Agazzi.
- Who stars in The Day Silence Died?
- The Day Silence Died stars Darío Grandinetti, Gustavo Angarita, Elías Serrano, Norma Merlo, María Laura García, Guillermo Granda.
- How long is The Day Silence Died?
- The Day Silence Died has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Day Silence Died?
- The Day Silence Died is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Day Silence Died produced?
- The Day Silence Died was produced in Bolivia, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Day Silence Died?
- The themes of The Day Silence Died include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy.