Silence

In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan to find their mentor, who has renounced Christianity. They face persecution and violence in a Japan where Christianity is outlawed, forcing them to question their faith and their mission.

Silence was met with critical acclaim, with praise directed at Scorsese's masterful direction, the performances of the cast, and the film's profound exploration of faith and doubt. Some critics found the film's length and somber tone challenging, but it was widely regarded as a significant and powerful work.

• A deeply spiritual and visually stunning exploration of faith, doubt, and martyrdom.

• Scorsese's direction is restrained yet powerful, allowing the weighty themes to resonate.

• The performances, particularly Garfield's, are compelling in their portrayal of inner turmoil.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film for its thought-provoking narrative and its powerful depiction of religious persecution. Many found the film's contemplative nature and ambiguous ending to be its most impactful elements, though some viewers wished for a more definitive resolution.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Received numerous nominations and awards from critics' circles and film festivals.

Andrew Garfield lost 40 pounds for his role as Father Rodrigues, and he remained in character as much as possible during the filming in Taiwan, even during his downtime.