Genres: History, Documentary
Languages: French, Indonesian
Year: 2015
Vote: 7.8
Festival & Award: Venice - Grand Jury Prize
The Look of Silence
The showmakers
Overview
An optician grapples with the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-1966, during which his older brother was exterminated.
Indie vibes check
The Look of Silence is an independent documentary film. Although it had some support from international production companies, it was driven by Joshua Oppenheimer’s own vision, and its focus on political and historical themes sets it apart from mainstream films. It was funded and distributed through independent channels.