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The Silence (1998)

Genre : Drama, Music

Runtime : 1H 16M

Director : Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Synopsis

Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.

Actors

Tahmineh Normatova
Tahmineh Normatova
Khorshid
Nadereh Abdelahyeva
Nadereh Abdelahyeva
Nadareh
Goibibi Ziadolahyeva
Goibibi Ziadolahyeva
Khorshid's Mother

Crews

Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Writer
Ebrahim Ghafori
Ebrahim Ghafori
Cinematography
Marin Karmitz
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Samira Makhmalbaf
Samira Makhmalbaf
Assistant Director
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Editor
Behroz Shahamat
Behroz Shahamat
Sound
Behrooz Shahamat
Behrooz Shahamat
Sound Designer
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Set Designer

Trailers and other movies

The Silence Original Trailer (Mohsen Makhmalbaf, 1998)

Posters and backgrounds

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