Synopsis
Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark. As she prepares for her perpetual vows as a nun, her older brother Erik unexpectedly shows up. He is a recovering alcoholic and clearly depressed, yet Alma struggles to show him mercy, as his presence unearths a family secret she has desperately tried to suppress. With the ceremony impending, Alma begins to lose her footing and doubt whether she is worthy of the love of her God.
The Great Silence (2023) is a 1h 35min drama feature film by Katrine Brocks. Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark.
Key facts
Original language
Danish
First release
January 12, 2023
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Festival History
- Bodil Awards 2024 generic
- Göteborg Film Festival 2023 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2022 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2022 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q116141792 |
| IMDb | tt19630504 |
| TMDB | 958231 |
