The Silent Twins (1986)

Directed by

Jon Amiel

Country

United Kingdom

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film tells the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, identical twins in Wales who spoke only to each other. After being committed to a mental hospital for 14 years, their unusual bond and private world are explored.

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What happens

The Silent Twins is a 1986 television film directed by Jon Amiel. It was broadcast as Season 2, Episode 2 of Screen Two. It was based on a 1986 book of the same title by Marjorie Wallace, who also wrote the screenplay. The Silent Twins is based on the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, identical twins who grew up in Wales. They were given the "Silent Twins" nickname because they only communicated with each other. Both women were committed to Broadmoor Mental Health Hospital for 14 years. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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