Slovenia / Ireland / Finland / Sweden,
2010, 77 min
Directed by:
Janez BurgerScreenplay:
Janez BurgerCinematography:
Diviš MarekComposer:
Drago IvanusaCast:
Luna Mijović, Leon Lučev, René Bazinet, Marjuta Slamič, Pauliina Räsänen, Xiaoxue Zhang, Slava Volkov, Daniel RovaiPlots(1)
Januz Berger's Silent Sonata is an elegantly shot slice of magical realism set during wartime in an unnamed Balkan country, that employs the circus as a metaphor for the human spirit. After Stevo's wife is shot and killed, he prepares to defend his two young children against further marauders. But the incoming invaders turn out to be nothing less than the amazing Circus Fantasticus, which sets up camp nearby and lives up to its name when the performers turn out to have supernatural powers. (Matchbox Films)
(more)Cast
Luna Mijović
Yugoslavia
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Quo vadis, Aida? (2020)
Twice Born (2012)
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Leon Lučev
Yugoslavia
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Will Not End Here (2008)
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René Bazinet
West Germany
Best movies:
Silent Sonata (2010)
Alegría (1998)
Marjuta Slamič
Best movies:
Za vedno (2008)
Ivan (2017)
Silent Sonata (2010)
Pauliina Räsänen
Best movies:
Silent Sonata (2010)
Xiaoxue Zhang
Best movies:
Silent Sonata (2010)
Slava Volkov
Best movies:
Silent Sonata (2010)
Daniel Rovai
Best movies:
Arch of Triumph (1985) (TV movie)
Silent Sonata (2010)
Mister Lonely (2007)