This film is a unique and extraordinary response to the catastrophic events in New York City that shook the world on September 11 2001. producer Alain Brigand invited 11 renowned international directors to look towards their own cultures their own memories their own stories and their own language and create a film lasting eleven minutes nine seconds and one frame - 11'09''O1 - around September 11 and its consequences. The thought-provoking results - made with complete freedom of
Caroline Link casts the brilliant Sylvie Testud (Lourdes) as the daughter of deaf parents in this powerful and life affirming Oscar nominated drama. Given a clarinet as a child Lara becomes a passionate and talented musician something her parents cannot begin to understand. As she acts as communicator between her parents and the world her passion for music intensifies and she becomes determined to follow her dreams. Soon her gift threatens to tear the once close family apart and they must learn to separate their differences and expectations to bring their two worlds together again. Beyond Silence deals with the emotional minefield of family relationships with great intelligence and honesty. Boasting phenomenal performances from deaf actors Howie Seago and Emmanuelle Labroit Beyond Silence is inspirational and thoroughly captivating.
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