The Silence
1980, Arabic. Directed by هاشم الشخص.
The events take place in Kuwait in the 1940s before the advent of oil, and the story of a shy love in the conservative society between Mary and Khalifa, and the obstacles they face.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 March 1980
- Original title
- الصمت
- Country
- Kuwait
- Written by
- Abdul Rahman Al-Dhwaihi
- Budget
- $468K
- Box office
- $700K
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How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
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The Silence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silence?
If you liked The Silence, try Newness, The Lost Husband, Love Everlasting.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence (1980) was directed by هاشم الشخص and stars Khaled Al-Nafisi, Hayat Al-Fahad, Ahmad Al-Saleh.