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Land of Silence and Darkness (1971): Cast

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Land of Silence and Darkness is a 1971 documentary directed by Werner Herzog, starring Fini Straubinger, Rolf Illig and Resi Mittermeier. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Werner Herzog
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
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The story

What Is Land of Silence and Darkness About?

The premise of Land of Silence and Darkness without spoilers.

By following the life of Fini Straubinger—who has been deaf and blind since her teenage years—and documenting her advocacy for others with the same condition, the documentary reveals the profound challenges deaf‑blind individuals face in navigating a world that remains largely inaccessible and isolated.

Land of Silence and Darkness Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • five word title
  • written by director
  • german
  • germany
  • zoo
  • cactus
  • chimpanzee
  • deaf woman
  • blind woman
  • deafness
  • radio
  • ski jumping
+34 more
  • ski jump
  • transistor radio
  • blindness
  • female protagonist
  • boy
  • sign language
  • airplane
  • airplane trip
  • disability
  • disabled person
  • touching hands
  • conference
  • holding hands
  • human interest story
  • humanism
  • sitting on a bench
  • greenhouse
  • compassion
  • glove
  • humanitarian
  • mental disability
  • goat
  • ends with a quote
  • deafblindness
  • deaf
  • new german cinema
  • monkey
  • elephant
  • shower
  • swimming pool
  • ball
  • deaf blind
  • isolation
  • disabled
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Cast & crew

Land of Silence and Darkness Cast

Fini Straubinger leads the cast, with Rolf Illig and Resi Mittermeier. Directed by Werner Herzog; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Land of Silence and Darkness

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From the director

More from Werner Herzog

More films directed by Werner Herzog, best-rated first: Grizzly Man, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The White Diamond and Encounters at the End of the World.

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Land of Silence and Darkness Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Il paese del silenzio e dell'oscurità” and “Au pays du silence et de l'obscurité”.

Also known as
  • Il paese del silenzio e dell'oscurità
  • Au pays du silence et de l'obscurité
  • En el país del silencio y la oscuridad
  • Tărâmul tăcerii și al întunericului
  • 沉默与黑暗的世界
  • Terra do Silêncio e da Escuridão
  • 침묵과 어둠의 땅

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Land of Silence and Darkness FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Land of Silence and Darkness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Land of Silence and Darkness?

Land of Silence and Darkness runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Land of Silence and Darkness released?

Land of Silence and Darkness was released on October 8, 1971.

Who directed Land of Silence and Darkness?

Land of Silence and Darkness was directed by Werner Herzog.

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Who is in the cast of Land of Silence and Darkness?

Land of Silence and Darkness stars Fini Straubinger, Rolf Illig and Resi Mittermeier, among 6 credited actors.

Does Land of Silence and Darkness have a post-credit scene?

No. Land of Silence and Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Land of Silence and Darkness in?

The original language of Land of Silence and Darkness is German.

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