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Directed by Ingmar Bergman, The Silence leans on a strong ensemble — Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Birger Malmsten — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1963.
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