Land of Silence and Darkness

★★★★★

Original title: Land des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit

1971 · 1 h 25 min

Directed by Werner Herzog

Documentary

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Cast

Documentary; Fini Straubinger

Credits

Written by: Werner Herzog
Cinematography: Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Produced by: Werner Herzog

Plot

A documentary about a woman who is deaf and blind.

Sinekatalog’s take

Werner Herzog's documentary follows Fini Straubinger, deaf and blind, and others who live in isolation. Tender and plain, with deep respect for its subjects, it is a quietly overwhelming film about communication and dignity.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.9 / 10 (3,640 votes)
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