The Silence of the Sea
Silence can indicate so many things. It acts as a resistance. It may use for ignoring someone. Sometimes it can even mean approval. It may come out of respect or fear. Besides, in some cases, it's better not to talk at all as silence conveys much more than that. It's assuring, peaceful and ambiguous too. 723
It left you wondering what the other person is thinking. Thus, it can cause anxiety, make the atmosphere unbreathable. Even breaking this suffocating environment is so difficult, especially when one wants to keep his dignity.
Anyway, <PERSON> debut feature "Le Silence de la mer" is an astounding work, a thought-provoking film based on a 1942's book of the same name. The story, which takes place in 1941, concerns the relationship of a Frenchman and his niece with a German lieutenant, <PERSON>, who occupies their house during the German occupation of France.
It's minimal, narrative-based. The movie portrays a subtle war situation and deals with one's morals, desire, understanding of the world. The atmosphere created by <PERSON> is so tensed. The performances from the three leads felt so natural. The thorough psychological study of the characters makes this film a very mood dependant film.
Fun fact: The film was actually shot inside the book's writer <PERSON>'s own home outside of Paris.
<PERSON> Ranked 306