Village, Silenced (2012)

A re-working of Humphrey Jennings' seminal 36-minute 1943 docudrama "The Silent Village," wherein Welsh coal miners from the village of Cwmgiedd collectively re-enact the Nazi invasion and annihilation of the resisting Czech mining village of Lidice. Focus in this iteration is on sound as a mode of social control and the larger historical implications of repetition. An homage to Jennings’ lucid address of labor solidarity, power and commemoration.

Director: Deborah Stratman
Runtime: 7 min
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Production: Pythagoras Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Village, Silenced about?
A re-working of Humphrey Jennings' seminal 36-minute 1943 docudrama "The Silent Village," wherein Welsh coal miners from the village of Cwmgiedd collectively re-enact the Nazi invasion and annihilation of the resisting Czech mining village of Lidice. Focus in this iteration is on sound as a mode of social control and the larger historical implications of repetition. An homage to Jennings’ lucid address of labor solidarity, power and commemoration.
Who directed Village, Silenced?
Village, Silenced was directed by Deborah Stratman.
How long is Village, Silenced?
Village, Silenced has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
Where was Village, Silenced produced?
Village, Silenced was produced in United States of America.