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A man of faith succumbs to a temptation he cannot resist in this drama written and directed by Carlos Reygadas. Johan (Cornelio Wall Fehr) and Esther (Miriam Toews) have been married for years, and live with their children in a Mennonite community Mexico. While Johan and Esther are both taciturn by nature, a moral dilemma is tearing Johan apart -- he's been having an affair with another woman in their circle, Marianne (Maria Pankratz), and feels he may be falling in love with her. While the
May 22, 2007 Wide
Sep 8, 2009
Bac Films
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As the film progresses, its hypnosis becomes heightened, its spell becomes entrancing.
Silent Light is a hard film to love, but it just might be an even harder one to shake.
A beautiful, thoughtful and haunting film
This film is nothing short of a masterpiece. Be forewarned, however, that this movie (like most "masterpieces") isn't for everybody.That being said, I think this movie is brilliant food for thought; it's film for thought, actually. I love when a film, such as this one, has something to say--but DOESN'T say it. It is so
March 14, 2009Super Reviewer
The film begins with an incredible shot of a sunrise. Slowly everything comes into focus and as the light shines on the camera begins to move closer in. It's a very slow but also very beautiful beginning. The same can be said for the entire film. Slow scenes and long shots of incredible beauty that unfortunately
August 21, 2008Super Reviewer
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