Land of Silence and Darkness(1971)
Land des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit
Land of Silence and Darkness Synopsis
Through examining Fini Straubinger, an old woman who has been deaf and blind since her teens, and her work on behalf of other deaf-blind people, this film shows how the deaf-blind struggle to understand and accept a world from which they are almost wholly isolated.
Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on October 8, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Fini Straubinger, Heinrich Fleischmann, Vladimir Kokol and M. Baaske. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Werner Herzog
- Cinematographer:
- Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
- Production:
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Referat für Filmgeschichte
- Status:
- Released
Land of Silence and Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Werner Herzog.
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Land of Silence and Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 77 ratings.
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Land of Silence and Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Land of Silence and Darkness online?
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Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Land of Silence and Darkness?
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The main cast of Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) includes Fini Straubinger, Heinrich Fleischmann, Vladimir Kokol, M. Baaske and Resi Mittermeier. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Land of Silence and Darkness released?
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Land of Silence and Darkness was released on October 8, 1971 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Land of Silence and Darkness worth watching?
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Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.