The Look of Silence (2015): Ratings & Box Office
The Look of Silence is a 2015 documentary directed by Joshua Oppenheimer. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $157,857 worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 92 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Joshua Oppenheimer
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Indonesian - Studio
- Drafthouse Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Look of Silence About?
The premise of The Look of Silence without spoilers.
This deeply affecting film explores the lingering trauma of Indonesia's 1965 genocide. Optometrist Adi bravely confronts the perpetrators responsible for his brother's death, conducting unsettling interviews that reveal a family's hidden history. Through these shocking conversations, the film sheds light on the horrific events and the enduring impact on those affected, forcing a confrontation with a painful past and its consequences.
The Look of Silence Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- torture
- ophthalmologist
- male nudity
- indonesia
- self justification
- death of brother
- violence
- mass killing
- guilty
- guilt
- mass murder
- nudity
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- murderer
- watching tv
- death of son
- postmodern
- genocide
The Director of The Look of Silence
Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.
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Director Joshua Oppenheimer
More from Joshua Oppenheimer
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The Look of Silence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Look of Silence 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 92 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 92 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 78% User score
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Letterboxd 4.3 /5
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Look of Silence Box Office
The Look of Silence grossed $157,857 worldwide. $109,089 came from the US and Canada and $48,768 (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$157.9K
- US & Canada
- $109.1K
- International
- $48.8K
The Look of Silence Awards & Nominations
The Look of Silence won 1 award from 4 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2016, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win4 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Cinematography
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Documentary Feature
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary Feature
- Oscars 2016 1 nomination
- Nominated Documentary (Feature)
The Look of Silence Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Look of Silence.
The Look of Silence Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Senyap” and “La mirada del silencio”.
- Also known as
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- Senyap
- La mirada del silencio
- 침묵의 시선
- Sessizliğin Bakışı
- O Peso do Silêncio
- Im Angesicht der Stille
- Η όψη της σιωπής
- A csend képe
- Indonesias tause fortid
- Scena ciszy
- O Olhar do Silêncio
- Cum arata tacerea
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- Взгляд тишины
- Pogled tisine
- Klusuma skatiens
- Les yeux du silence
- ルック・オブ・サイレンス
- The Look Of Silence - Im Angesicht der Stille
- 沉默之像
- Погляд тиші
- Образът на мълчанието
- Podoba ticha
- 沉默一瞬
- ฆาตกรเผยกาย
- מבט השתיקה
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Movies Like The Look of Silence
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Act of Killing, The Silence of Others and The Look.
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The Act of Killing 2013 -
The Silence of Others 2019 -
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Long Night's Journey Into Day 2001 -
The Killing Fields 1985 -
Afterward 2020 -
The Murmuring 1995 -
The Memory of Justice 1976 -
Buried in the Sand: The Deception of America 2004 -
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Standard Operating Procedure 2008
The Look of Silence FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Look of Silence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Look of Silence?
The Look of Silence runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Look of Silence released?
The Look of Silence was released on July 17, 2015.
Who directed The Look of Silence?
The Look of Silence was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.
More films by Joshua Oppenheimer How much did The Look of Silence make at the box office?
The Look of Silence grossed $157,857 worldwide ($109,089 domestic, $48,768 international).
How is The Look of Silence rated?
The Look of Silence has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
What awards did The Look of Silence win?
The Look of Silence won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Spirit Awards 2016.
Does The Look of Silence have a post-credit scene?
No. The Look of Silence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Look of Silence in?
The original language of The Look of Silence is Indonesian.
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