Experiencing Interruptions?

SILENCE

Inspired by a few youngsters in a coffee bar talking about aging, a busy man sinks into the idyllic surrounding of a lake.

At this place the man seems to have turned into an old Gentleman who lingers and enjoys life at that unique spot.

His thoughts and encounters at the lake seem to be magically linked with the man in the coffee bar and its visitors...

"The particular slowness of this film is captivating and allows the moviegoer an emotional glimpse of their own life"

  • Erik Borner
    Director
  • Erik Borner
    Writer
  • Stefan Friedrich
    Producer
  • Michael Mendl
    Key Cast
    "Old man at the lake"
  • Marianne Sägebrecht
    Key Cast
    "Old lady at the lake"
  • Sandra Fleckenstein
    Key Cast
    "waitress at the café"
  • Erik Borner
    Key Cast
    "Man at the café"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Stille
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 11 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 2, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    450,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1,35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 29, 2019
    non public / with preliminary colorgrading
    BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    January 6, 2020
    non public / with preliminary colorgrading
    AWARD OF EXCELLENCE special mention
  • 42nd Biberacher Filmfestspiele / Germany
    Biberach
    Germany
    October 30, 2020
    GERMAN PREMIERE
    Official Selection
  • Washington Film Festival
    Washington
    United States
    December 4, 2020
    BEST ACTOR AWARD Michael Mendl
  • Chicago Indi Filmawards
    Chicago
    United States
    January 7, 2021
    BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
  • Vegas Movie Awards
    Las Vegas
    United States
    January 6, 2021
    BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
  • New Hope Filmfestival
    New Hope
    United States
    July 23, 2021
    BEST FOREIGN FILM
Distribution Information
  • atlas international Film, Munich / Germany
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Erik Borner

ERIK BORNER - DIRECTOR
- In front of and behind the camera in almost all film-professions
- Diverse short-length and full-length-films and documentaries
- He simply loves creativity and has a strong passion for Filmmaking
- Awarded as EXEMPLARLY DIRECTOR at the Youth Film Days in Frankfurt / Germany for his short "Nine o'clock".
- Awarded with the ITVA AWARD for his documentary "Everyone is able to"
- Awarded with the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE special mention for the Arthousefilm "Silence", Accolade Global Film Competition
- Awarded as BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM for the Arthousefilm "Silence", Los Angeles Film Awards
- Awarded as BEST FIRS TIME FILMMAKER for the Arthousefilm "Silence", Chicago Indie Film Awards
- Awarded as BEST ACTOR for the Arthousefilm "Silence", Washington Film Festival
- Awarded as BEST FIRS TIME DIRECTOR for his Arthouse-Feature "Silence", Vegas Movie Awards

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Director Statement

For many years I have been observing the growing discontent and the little and bigger conflicts widespread in all social classes. It seems like people have forgotten how to be human in our ever so hectic and remote-controlled world.
Long ago the old man at the lake learnt that it does not take much to be happy. Amidst the meditative atmosphere of the picturesque autumn scenery he savors the moment which is not appreciated often anymore in our every day life - the every day life personified by the same old man in the coffee bar.
My film is meant as an invitation to rediscover the beauty of the moment.
Within one single moment of silence lies life in its entire intensity and which the majority of our society is unfortunately not aware of. People are simply rushing through life and at the same time they are yearning for the moment:
One single moment of silence, a good conversation, the smile of a child – also the one in ourselves – a stroll through nature or an inspiring film.
I believe that this vision, i.e. the rediscovery of outer and inner silence has meanwhile become a great challenge in our society. The rediscovery of the here and now though is essential for the survival of our society and is being aroused again by our film.