The Quiet
Deaf and mute, but insightful
Posted by: LyttleOne, September 17, 2005 10:24 AM
This film was beautifully shot (all in HD video) with wonderful techniques including shots through windows and into mirrors. The neutralization of sound for parts of this film were really powerful. It was amazing to see the level of confession that other people in the film exposed the main character to under the assumption that she couldn't hear, speak or understand them unless they directly faced her. I would be very surprised if more isn't heard from this film. Wonderful plot elements, thorough character development and amazing use of exposition and music make this film come alive. I've been hearing all week about how wonderful this film was from people who saw it at the earlier screening and was not disappointed. I also must commend the university of Texas. They introduced a new program (of which this film was the premier production) wherein they produce films and supply students to work behind the scenes at no cost to the director (they receive classroom credit instead) on the condition that it is filmed in Texas. This is a wonderful pilot project and I sincerely hope that they continue it and that it spreads to other universities.