Silent Voices (2005)

Directed by

Charles Harris

Genre

docudrama

Country

United Kingdom

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A docudrama based on interviews about domestic violence in the UK. It presents seven true stories as monologues performed by actors, covering different perspectives of those affected.

soberingeducationalurgentintimatequietdirectrawcompassionate

What happens

Silent Voices is a 2005 docudrama about domestic violence in the United Kingdom written for the Community Channel by Barbara Gorna "based on interviews with over 100 people affected by domestic violence in the UK," according to the British Film catalogue. The film weaves together seven stories presented as monologues by seven actors. The film was directed by Charles Harris and produced by Paul Atherton. The music was written by Damian Coldwell. In 2008 Silent Voices was released as a DVD. Part of the proceeds for each sale went to the National Centre for Domestic Violence. DVD Monthly called the film "an eye-opening experience." Empire Magazine gave it 3 stars of a possible 5, calling it a "stark uncompromising look at the realities of domestic violence." (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

More like this

• That Summer Day (2006)
• The Trouble with Men and Women (2005)
• Private Moments (2005)
• Scars (2006)
• Don't Make Me Angry (2005)
• Deadlines (2005)
• Pride & Prejudice (2005)
• Drama Connections (2005)