40 Days of Silence (2014)

40 Days of Silence (2014) poster

This is a passage between two faces, each the same, yet different. Bibicha’s face first appears in the dark, her eyes open and expression impassive, only her heavy breathing betraying the strain she feels. She will withstand the strain and take the vow of silence, retreating to her grandmother’s house for the 40 days to pass. The house and the landscape outside at least offer Bibicha certain sensory distractions: the taste of honey, the texture of a wall, an eye-catching bedspread, the view out over a sea of cloud, water fizzling on the stove. But it is not just her under strain, as her aunt’s frantic text messaging, her grandmother’s rueful acknowledgement of the stories of marital strife on the radio and her little cousin’s illegitimate status bear witness to. Four generations of women in the complete absence of men, yet all marked by their presence, the similarity of their fates blurring together different times and customs.

Director: Saodat Ismailova
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jacob Kirkegaard
Cinematography: Benito Strangio
Editing: Nathalie Alonso Casale, Benjamin Mirguet
Production: Rohfilm
Country: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Netherlands, Germany, France
Language: ozbek
Original Language: uz

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Saodat Ismailova
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 40 Days of Silence about?
This is a passage between two faces, each the same, yet different. Bibicha’s face first appears in the dark, her eyes open and expression impassive, only her heavy breathing betraying the strain she feels. She will withstand the strain and take the vow of silence, retreating to her grandmother’s house for the 40 days to pass. The house and the landscape outside at least offer Bibicha certain sensory distractions: the taste of honey, the texture of a wall, an eye-catching bedspread, the view out over a sea of cloud, water fizzling on the stove. But it is not just her under strain, as her aunt’s frantic text messaging, her grandmother’s rueful acknowledgement of the stories of marital strife on the radio and her little cousin’s illegitimate status bear witness to. Four generations of women in the complete absence of men, yet all marked by their presence, the similarity of their fates blurring together different times and customs.
Who directed 40 Days of Silence?
40 Days of Silence was directed by Saodat Ismailova.
Who stars in 40 Days of Silence?
40 Days of Silence stars Rushana Sadikova, Saodat Rahminova, Barohad Shukurova, Farida Olimova, Muhabbat Sattori, Kurbon Sobir.
How long is 40 Days of Silence?
40 Days of Silence has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is 40 Days of Silence?
40 Days of Silence is a Drama film.
Where was 40 Days of Silence produced?
40 Days of Silence was produced in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Netherlands, Germany, France.