The Great Silence (2023)
Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark. As she prepares for her perpetual vows as a nun, her older brother Erik unexpectedly shows up. He is a recovering alcoholic and clearly depressed, yet Alma struggles to show him mercy, as his presence unearths a family secret she has desperately tried to suppress. With the ceremony impending, Alma begins to lose her footing and doubt whether she is worthy of the love of her God.
Director: Katrine Brocks
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 12, 2023
Cast
- Kristine Kujath Thorp - Alma / Silje
- Elliott Crosset Hove - Erik
- Karen-Lise Mynster - Mother Miriam
- Petrine Agger - Sister Dorothea
- Lena Bondeson - Agnes
- Diêm Camille - Sister Martha
- Rikke Hagenberg - Sister Ruth
- Joen Højerslev - Father Michael
- Dorte Højsted - Bartender
- Bodil Lassen - Sister Elisabeth
Screenplay
Music: Johan Carøe
Cinematography: Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk
Editing: Nikoline Løgstrup
Production: Monolit Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, Norsk
Original Language: da
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
Keywords
denmark, family secrets, sibling, catholic, alcoholic, convent (nunnery), woman director
More Films by Director: Katrine Brocks
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Silence about?
- Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark. As she prepares for her perpetual vows as a nun, her older brother Erik unexpectedly shows up. He is a recovering alcoholic and clearly depressed, yet Alma struggles to show him mercy, as his presence unearths a family secret she has desperately tried to suppress. With the ceremony impending, Alma begins to lose her footing and doubt whether she is worthy of the love of her God.
- Who directed The Great Silence?
- The Great Silence was directed by Katrine Brocks.
- Who stars in The Great Silence?
- The Great Silence stars Kristine Kujath Thorp, Elliott Crosset Hove, Karen-Lise Mynster, Petrine Agger, Lena Bondeson, Diêm Camille.
- How long is The Great Silence?
- The Great Silence has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Silence?
- The Great Silence is a Drama film.
- Where was The Great Silence produced?
- The Great Silence was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of The Great Silence?
- The themes of The Great Silence include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.