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A Wall of Silence
A Wall of Silence

A Wall of Silence

June 10, 1993
1h 45m
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
47/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

A woman would rather forget her husband's forced disappearance at the hands of the government.

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Details

Director
Lita Stantic
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave, Ofelia Medina, Lautaro Murúa, Lorenzo Quinteros, Soledad Villamil, André Melançon, Marina Fondeville, Ximena Rodriguez, Alberto Segado, Rita Cortese
Release Date
June 10, 1993
Production
Aleph Producciones S.A., Channel 4 Television, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Lita Stantic Producciones

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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