The Look of Silence
An Indonesian man with a communist background named Ramli was brutally murdered when the "Communist" purge occurred in 1965. His remaining family members lived in fear and silence until the making of this documentary. Adi, a brother of his, decided to revisit the horrific incident and visited the men who were responsible for the killings and one survivor of the purge. These meetings uncovered sadistic details of the murders and exposed raw emotions and reactions of the killers' family members about what happened in the past - much to Adi's disappointment.
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Where can I watch The Look of Silence in the United States?
The Look of Silence is available to stream on Fandor, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Look of Silence on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads?
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Can I watch The Look of Silence for free?
The Look of Silence streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Look of Silence?
The Look of Silence scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Look of Silence?
The Look of Silence stars Adi Rukun, M.Y. Basrun, Amir Hasan, Inong, and Kemat. Joshua Oppenheimer is the director.
How long is The Look of Silence?
The Look of Silence runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did The Look of Silence come out?
The Look of Silence was released on September 11, 2014.
Which studio made The Look of Silence?
The Look of Silence was produced by Making Movies, Final Cut for Real, and Piraya Film in Denmark, Finland, and Indonesia.
How much did The Look of Silence make at the box office?
The Look of Silence grossed $332,710 worldwide.
What languages is The Look of Silence in?
The Look of Silence is in Indonesian, Javanese, and English, and its original language is English.
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