In Pursuit of Silence (2015)

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Genres & Description

Documentary

7.2 / 10

In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives. In our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and the rapid growth of our cities, silence is now quickly passing into legend. From the Desert Fathers of the third century AD who became the model for Christian monasticism to John Cage's seminal work 4'33" which would go onto inspire a generation of artists, humankind has had a long fascination with silence. In Pursuit of Silence will be the first comprehensive look at this topic whose many dimensions lie at the heart of so much of human progress. Offering audiences a contemplative cinematic experience, the sights and sounds of this film will work its way through frantic minds, into the quiet spaces of hearts, and help shape a new vision of being.

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Comments on this trailer
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Croaghaun71

Excellent concept for a film. Finally, someone who understands the beauty and necessity, of silence. Kudos. - @Friday, August 17, 2018 11:12 PM

Bob Weiner

such an important area to become aware of! speaking of silence, is there a way to shut off the music soundtrack? feels quite distracting, and yes, formulaic film scoring with very predictable and synthetic, uninteresting sounds. really detracts from the experience for me; could the film be made again without film score, with NO SOUND other than talking, Nature, whatever is happening... anyone else have thoughts, feelings?...I applaud the work, as a musician and meditator... - @Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:32 PM

Nancy de Volder

And yet even in this trailer speech is ruined by obnoxious background music. Urghhh! - @Friday, March 16, 2018 8:57 AM

jarry jayo

even just going to a grocery store, like Safeway sobeys just blast crap music at you, not even good versions of crap music, Having hearing lost I notice when music is too loud. and it drives me crazy, yes people blasting music can go the other way around, rather then deafness you can get THX hearing where your sound levels are jacked up to the point that everything bugs you. - @Sunday, February 11, 2018 8:16 AM

Bob Weiner

with deep respect for this film, its subject and all that contributed; if we are really exploring silence, why is there a soundtrack that feels quite 'un-silent' and distracting?; and (with respect), a very traditional, predictable, mainstream soundtrack. I found it quite distracting and uninteresting, while the film caught my eye and mind; is there anyway to shut this film score off? that would be a nice option, especially for this subject...again, no disrespect- I am a musician, and appreciate anyone's musical efforts, but mainstream film scoring is feeling increasingly dissonant with many very interesting films, this included... - @Monday, January 8, 2018 3:12 AM

Severus Snape

Beautiful....*sigh of gladness* i've sort after silence for the past year and a half, glad to know others realise value in quietness, and the consequences of our loud and fast paced industrial lives who's dangers have seemingly gone slyly undetected. - @Saturday, September 30, 2017 7:16 PM

Jason V

Forever ALONE - @Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:24 AM

Degna Levister

US Theatrical Premiere @ NYC's Cinema Village | June 23-29. 2017. - @Monday, June 19, 2017 10:05 PM

Abbs Pepper

Ironic that the film needs a (pretty banal) soundtrack and can't let its own sound be enough. - @Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:18 PM

Freebird Meditations

I can't wait to see this... looks wonderful.. "sounds".....even better ;) - @Tuesday, April 18, 2017 1:14 AM

Ian Bray

I take it back. The film's not for sale. It can't be seen or bought? - @Sunday, January 1, 2017 8:15 PM

Ian Bray

Oh, just found the comment below with the link to download. Thank you. - @Sunday, January 1, 2017 7:59 PM

Ian Bray

I saw this film on the plane to Singapore. It's the most enlightening film to hit the screens and the most important. It is beautiful, and for those of you out there going crazy rtight now, this is where you have to go. Problem is I can't buy it or watch it again anywhere. Hey guys, just get it out on DVD and let word and mouth sell it for you. I have told dozens of people, all looking to watch it at a cinema, but it's no-where. Good things only get out there OFF the mainstream! - @Sunday, January 1, 2017 7:55 PM

RCarsen

Enjoyed the film. It was screened at slbi in London. My one quibble, it struck me oveall as anti-urban, as if cities are just all ear-bending traffic, meanwhile many quotes from Cage, and he loved the traffic noise .. - @Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:32 PM

blipblip88

meh...too much talking for a film about silence. - @Thursday, December 1, 2016 3:47 PM

Juan A. Arias

Is there a way to download the Soundtrack of this documental? - @Thursday, November 24, 2016 8:06 PM

onurcancakir

I don't get why this trailer has continuous background music. It absolutely doesn't reflect the idea of hearing the nature and being silent. - @Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:26 AM

Building Project

As a sufferer of highly processed music (pumped at me in pub, restaurant and supermarket), I was greatly surprised to hear a musak-type piano track plastered over all the most wonderful sounds of nature during this thoughtful film. Well done the camera team - but pity about the contradictory music.. Steve Hall / UK music producer - @Monday, June 6, 2016 8:12 AM

Office in a Box Accounting

Watched at the Sarasota Film Festival and LOVE it!!!! - @Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:52 PM

Julie Zickefoose

Can hardly believe I made it to the trailer (birding by ear). Considering the three hour drive to Cleveland to see it, unless it will be any closer to Marietta, Ohio in the extreme southeast corner of the state. Thank you so much. I cannot wait to see this film. - @Friday, April 1, 2016 3:06 AM

carol chrest

Noise is more than irritating to those of us who are plagued with severe tinnitus and hyperacusis (intense sensitivity to sound). Last year I had an operation in which skin was taken from the back of my head and implanted in the area of my ear drum to act as an ear plug just to avoid the outrageous sound levels we now have to endure. Most doctors do not know of this malady and treat it with psycho drugs. This would be a great subject for your next film. I look forward to seeing your current film. - @Sunday, March 20, 2016 4:47 PM

JustMe

Graduating community college next spring with a degree in physics, and planing to pursue Bachelor and then Graduate studies in Acoustical Engineering and Neurophysiology next. It's encouraging to finally see the growing interest in something I've been passionate about for the greater part of my life. - @Saturday, October 24, 2015 11:28 PM

Sam

When is it coming? - @Wednesday, July 8, 2015 8:46 PM

Dodie Gale

Love this idea. Really looking forward to seeing the film but why, oh why, when you are promoting silence, does the trailer have a background of music? - @Tuesday, February 17, 2015 11:18 AM

mariealexandraaa

very excited for this, looks amazing! also wondering what song is used, it sounds familiar, but I can't figure out why and it's driving me crazy - @Tuesday, November 11, 2014 7:18 AM

Mark Griffiths

Incredible and so moving. Was that the filmmaker's son in the rocker? I can't wait. Please bring this film to Calgary. - @Wednesday, July 9, 2014 2:05 AM

Ian Davies

WOW! Awesome! I cannot wait for the movie - @Thursday, June 5, 2014 6:21 AM

Uzbazur

Amazing Film! Silence is one of the most important thing in this world full of strange Noises all around us! I Find the Silence in the Woods near my Home where I live! I Live in Tuscany! Greatings! :) - @Friday, May 30, 2014 2:35 PM

David Power

Love this.X. - @Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:10 PM

LAURA ANNAN

Will look forward to seeing!! :) - @Sunday, March 30, 2014 3:32 AM

KINGROCK PHOTO

this looks absolutely amazing - @Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:17 AM

Bri Acst

Can't wait to see this - @Friday, January 31, 2014 9:23 PM

Josh Ellis JealousAudio

Beautiful Patrick, really excited for this. - @Friday, January 10, 2014 8:20 PM

Roger Melvin

So cool! I feel like I seek silence in my daily life but it always comes off as being anti social. So excited to see this. - @Thursday, January 9, 2014 4:00 PM

Lorenzo DeStefano

So when can the Ventura Film Society bring you back for a third visit and screen IN PURSUIT OF SILENCE? It looks (and sounds) as fine as I thought it would when you first mentioned the idea. Congratulations, Patrick. Lorenzo DeStefano - @Tuesday, January 7, 2014 8:32 PM

gree0466

Absolutely breathtaking. The climactic shot in that corporate office building hits like a silent cannon blast. Loved your previous documentaries. This looks to be amazing. - @Tuesday, January 7, 2014 7:45 AM

Grady Lawlor

Excellent trailer, is this aiming for festival release or online? Would love to hear it in a theatre when available. - @Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:43 AM