September 10 // The Silence // Caroline

I thought I might take a little hiatus from our “Summer of Love” series by showing this German film from 2010 called The Silence (or “Das letzte Schweigen”). I do still plan to show Stranger by the Lake but I thought I’d give our senses a break (that movie is freaking intense). The Silence is fictional; a slower-paced, melodramatic crime/thriller set in the German countryside. I think it’s got some really lovely character development and cinematography. I particularly liked some of the camera angles (tons of shots would be stunning stills).

Has anyone seen it yet?

I’m not really familiar with the director Baran Bo Odar — he’s a younger guy and I believe originally Swiss. I do know it’s an adaptation from a book and won an award as such. Don’t read about it online (there are spoilers everywhere).

If possible, let’s start at 7:30pm again if that works. High potential for Dawson’s Creek afterward.

Wednesday, September 10
House Garry @ 7:30pm
Pizza will be served; bring beer
Feel free to park in the driveway