The Silence
1998, Persian. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Khorshid, a blind child growing up in Tajikistan, is constantly distracted by music and sounds. This frequently causes him to be late to his job as an instrument tuner even though he runs the risk of being fired at a time when his family is in danger of being evicted from their house.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Silence
The Silence is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Details
- Released
- 4 December 1998
- Original title
- سکوت
- Country
- Iran, France
- Written by
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
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The Silence: quick answers
Is The Silence worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Silence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Silence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Silence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Silence yet.
Which OTT platform is The Silence on?
The Silence is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silence?
If you liked The Silence, try No One Knows About Persian Cats, The Song of Sparrows, The Music Man.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence (1998) was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and stars Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva, Goibibi Ziadolahyeva.