The Silence of Others reveals the epic struggle of victims of Spain's 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, who continue to seek justice to this day. Filmed over six years, the film follows the survivors as they organize the groundbreaking 'Argentine Lawsuit' and fight a state-imposed amnesia of crimes against humanity, and explores a country still divided four decades into democracy. Seven years in the making, The Silence of Others is the second documentary feature by E... (Full plot summary below)
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The Silence of Others reveals the epic struggle of victims of Spain's 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, who continue to seek justice to this day. Filmed over six years, the film follows the survivors as they organize the groundbreaking 'Argentine Lawsuit' and fight a state-imposed amnesia of crimes against humanity, and explores a country still divided four decades into democracy. Seven years in the making, The Silence of Others is the second documentary feature by Emmy-winning filmmakers Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar (Made in L.A.). It is being Executive Produced by Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Almodóvar, and Esther García.
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| Screen DailyAllan HunterA though-provoking journey through the search for truth and reconciliation, The Silence of Others emerges as a moving salute to the small victories of determined individuals. |
| VarietyGuy LodgeRobert Bahar and Almudena Carracedo’s straightforward but emotionally acute documentary works as both a thorough history lesson and a work of contemporary activism. |
| The Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonThere is no big redemptive payoff here, just a few small victories and hopeful pointers to the future. The struggle continues. But this is still a very necessary story, delivered with rigor and conviction. |
| Slant MagazineDiego SemereneAlmudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar’s documentary is monumental for its clamorous sounding of an alarm. |
| Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenAs the legal proceedings progress, Carracedo and Bahar wisely keep their probing camera trained on the passionate faces of their subjects, allowing their stirring testimonies to take the spotlight. |
| Cinemanía (Spain)Irene Crespo[An] overwhelming and clairvoyant documentary by Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar, produced by Pedro Almodóvar. [Full review in Spanish] |
| El Pais (Spain)Carlos BoyeroThese three stories are well constructed and are a touching way for these victims to be able to leave their testimonies. [Full Review in Spanish] |
| The New York TimesBen KenigsbergInformative, if not always as specific as it might have been. |
| User ReviewSelassiENr1The Silence Of Others finds the human connections that guides the viewer through recent Spanish history. The very first images are of the elderly, indomitable María Martín as she walks through her village to lay flowers at the side of a road. There is no trace of it to the naked eye but this is the site of a mass grave that includes the remains of her mother, who was taken from María when she was six years old . |
