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Taking place in real time, elementary school teacher Emily organizes a mixer of like-minded women, but an altercation between a woman from Emily’s past and the group leads to a volatile chain of events.
A conservative elementary school teacher attempts to organize a white nationalist meeting in a local community hall. However, her plans quickly unravel when a group of counter-protesters arrives, leading to a tense and increasingly violent confrontation. The film escalates into a harrowing night where alliances shift and survival becomes the only objective.
Soft & Quiet received critical acclaim, particularly for its intense atmosphere, sharp social commentary, and the raw performances from its cast. Critics praised its ability to create a sense of escalating dread and its unflinching look at extremism. However, some found its relentless tension and bleak outlook to be challenging.
A chilling and claustrophobic descent into extremism.
Features powerhouse performances that anchor the film's tension.
Praised for its timely and provocative social commentary.
Google audience: Audiences largely lauded the film for its gripping tension and thought-provoking exploration of dangerous ideologies. Many highlighted the intense performances and the unsettling, realistic portrayal of escalating conflict.
Won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival.
The entire film was shot in a single, continuous take, adding to its immersive and intense atmosphere.
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Hard hitting and very hard to watch. Certainly makes you feel all sorts of emotions while watching this! This may not give you an answer to the problem that this shows and obviously we are all aware that this happens but when you see it, it...