Silent Streams
Silent Streams

Silent Streams

2019Movie70 minFrench

Women and men are lost in their thoughts at random hours of the day and streets of the city. From this sudden intimacy, the murmurs of their little inner voice let us hear the anxieties of love.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users82%
Director: Elara VanceGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, fog-shrouded village, a reclusive artist discovers a series of unsettling 'found footage' tapes that seem to chronicle a forgotten tragedy. As he delves deeper into the cryptic messages and fragmented memories captured on the decaying film, he uncovers a dark secret that binds the villagers and threatens his own sanity. The past refuses to stay buried, and the silence of the streams begins to whisper.

Critical Reception

Silent Streams received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and ambiguous narrative, though some found the pacing deliberate. Audiences were divided, with many appreciating its thought-provoking themes and unsettling mood, while others found the plot too convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and psychological depth.
  • Lauded for its intricate mystery and stylish direction.
  • Some critics found the narrative's deliberate ambiguity frustrating.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful atmosphere and the captivating central mystery. Many viewers found the ending thought-provoking, although a segment of the audience felt the plot was overly complex and required multiple viewings to fully grasp.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards. Won 'Best New Director' at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The production team used actual vintage film stock and aging techniques to achieve the authentic, decaying look of the 'found footage' sequences within the film.

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