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Silence Is a Falling Body
Silence Is a Falling Body

Silence Is a Falling Body

To me, silence is the heaviest burden.

Genres

Documentary

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The film follows Agustina as she finds the videotapes that her father Jaime recorded before the accident that took his life. The family secrets surrounding Jaime push Agustina to get involved. Her search will reveal a story marked by sexuality and political activism.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

24 November 2017

Country

Argentina

Cast

Agustina Comedi

Agustina Comedi

Ella misma

Jaime Comedi

Jaime Comedi

Él mismo

La Delpi

La Delpi

Ella misma

Susana Palomas

Susana Palomas

Ella misma

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