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Todo es silencio
In Brétema, on the Atlantic coast, there was a time when networks of smuggling, drug trafficking converted, achieved so much influence that they were close to control everything: social power, institutions, the lives of its people. Fins, Leda and Frink explore the coast in search of what the sea throws after a wreck, the sea is for them a place of continual discovery. The fate of these young people will be marked by the shadow odious and fascinating at the same time the ubiquitous Marshall, owner of almost everything in Brétema.
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Plot Summary
In the grim industrial landscape of 1960s Galicia, a young man named Brutus gets involved with a criminal gang. He aims to escape his impoverished background and seeks a better life through illicit means. However, his involvement with the gang leads him down a dark path of violence, betrayal, and moral compromise.
Critical Reception
Todo es silencio received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some appreciated the film's atmospheric portrayal of its setting and its attempt at a gritty crime narrative, many found it failed to deliver a compelling or cohesive story. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the film's lack of momentum and emotional impact.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a lack of narrative drive and a slow pace that detracts from its potential.
Characters are often underdeveloped, making it difficult for audiences to connect with their plights.
While the setting is atmospheric, the overall story is neither engaging nor particularly memorable.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Manuel Rivas, who also wrote the screenplay.
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