Goodbye Silence
Goodbye Silence

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Goodbye Silence

2018
Movie
85 min
Japanese

Set at a time where entertainment like music, movies and novels are all banned. Mizuto and Tokio work at a factory making screws. Their lives are monotonous. One day, they discover a place where music has been preserved and they are attracted to music. They learn of “Sanoba Noizu” where music is performed secretly and dream of going there. They meet Hikari whose father was killed for having music.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Hélène Cattet and Bruno ForzaniGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by fragmented memories of a traumatic past, finds herself drawn into a surreal and nightmarish investigation into a series of unsettling events. As she delves deeper, the lines between reality and hallucination blur, leading her towards a disturbing truth about her own identity and the dark forces that surround her.

Critical Reception

Goodbye Silence received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique visual style and atmospheric tension, while some found its narrative obscure and difficult to follow. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its experimental approach and others finding it too abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual aesthetics and intense, dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Noted for its challenging, non-linear narrative that can be both captivating and frustrating.

  • Seen as a bold, arthouse horror film that prioritizes mood and psychological dread over conventional storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available or consistently reported for this title.

Fun Fact

The film's directors, Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani, are known for their distinctive giallo-inspired visual style, often employing vibrant colors, sharp editing, and a focus on fragmented perspectives to create a sense of unease and disorientation.

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