A film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives.A film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives.A film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 5 nominations
Garry Moore
- Self
- (archive footage)
David Tudor
- Self
- (archive footage)
- Director
- Patrick Shen(attached)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
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Greetings again from the darkness. "Silence is a sound of many qualities." Director Patrick Shen explores this sentiment as he reminds us what an important role silence (or at least quiet) can play in our lives.
There are many interviews and insights from experts (like author George Prochnik) each in agreement that the benefits to silence are many. To be clear, we are speaking to the silence associated with things like rustling leaves, flowing water, and rolling waves. We are talking about the process invoked in Japanese Tea Houses, and the steps for meditation.
We are informed that silence has a positive influence on four areas: Physiological, Psychological, Cognitive and Physical. In fact, deep forest walks are used as treatments and prevention, and have shown signs of improving immune systems.
Most of us have noticed how uncluttered our mind becomes as we relax by the shore or on a mountain. Mr. Shen's film has plenty of quiet time around the interviews, and even in a movie theatre, these peaceful times have quite an impact.
The point is made that we have substituted technology for human interaction even in place of interaction with our own self. We have left only the tiniest space for reflective thought the kind of thought that reduces stress and results in clarity within life.
For those who have never experienced it, the film offers a display of composer John Cage's infamous 4'33" (4 minutes, 33 seconds) piece with three movements each with complete silence from the orchestra. The idea sprang from his Zen lessons, and now for more than 60 years has been startling audiences into a pleasant state of appreciation. The film drives home the point that we should all find time to quiet our soul.
There are many interviews and insights from experts (like author George Prochnik) each in agreement that the benefits to silence are many. To be clear, we are speaking to the silence associated with things like rustling leaves, flowing water, and rolling waves. We are talking about the process invoked in Japanese Tea Houses, and the steps for meditation.
We are informed that silence has a positive influence on four areas: Physiological, Psychological, Cognitive and Physical. In fact, deep forest walks are used as treatments and prevention, and have shown signs of improving immune systems.
Most of us have noticed how uncluttered our mind becomes as we relax by the shore or on a mountain. Mr. Shen's film has plenty of quiet time around the interviews, and even in a movie theatre, these peaceful times have quite an impact.
The point is made that we have substituted technology for human interaction even in place of interaction with our own self. We have left only the tiniest space for reflective thought the kind of thought that reduces stress and results in clarity within life.
For those who have never experienced it, the film offers a display of composer John Cage's infamous 4'33" (4 minutes, 33 seconds) piece with three movements each with complete silence from the orchestra. The idea sprang from his Zen lessons, and now for more than 60 years has been startling audiences into a pleasant state of appreciation. The film drives home the point that we should all find time to quiet our soul.
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- Apr 18, 2016
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- Languages
- Also known as
- W poszukiwaniu ciszy
- Filming locations
- Kyoto, Japan(tea ceremony)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $400,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $29,834
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,141
- Jun 25, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $41,913
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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By what name was In Pursuit of Silence (2015) officially released in Canada in English?
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