Silent (2016)

In this rendition of John Cage’s score 4’33” from 1952, the musician Aérea Negrot remains silent in front of several microphones installed on Oranienplatz, the site of a refugee protest camp in 2012. This performative gesture points to a precarious distinction between the violence of being silenced and the powerful agency of refusal.

Director: Renate Lorenz, Pauline Boudry
Runtime: 7 min
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Cast

Music: Miguel Toro, Aérea Negrot
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Renate Lorenz, Pauline Boudry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent about?
In this rendition of John Cage’s score 4’33” from 1952, the musician Aérea Negrot remains silent in front of several microphones installed on Oranienplatz, the site of a refugee protest camp in 2012. This performative gesture points to a precarious distinction between the violence of being silenced and the powerful agency of refusal.
Who directed Silent?
Silent was directed by Renate Lorenz, Pauline Boudry.
Who stars in Silent?
Silent stars Aérea Negrot.
How long is Silent?
Silent has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).