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2003-10-03 Drama 25mins

At a spa where talking is forbidden, an emotionally distraught woman finds solace in the company of a kind man and the two of them gradually fall in love.

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At a spa where talking is forbidden, an emotionally distraught woman finds solace in the company of a kind man and the two of them gradually fall in love.

  • Released
    2003-10-03
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    25mins
  • Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, No Language
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  • Production
    Blackfriars Productions

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Kenneth Branagh
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Writer
Keywords:
peace self-help communication short film silence

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Cast

Paul McGann

Paul McGann
Man
Frances Barber

Frances Barber
Woman
Nanette Newman

Nanette Newman
Spa Owner

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A Review by DocTerminus 7

Written by DocTerminus on 2022-02-11

Kenneth Branagh is one of my favorite filmmakers. None of his films are flawless, but many are close. the one hit I think many of his _pre_... read more

Kenneth Branagh is one of my favorite filmmakers. None of his films are flawless, but many are close. the one hit I think many of his _pre_-Hamlet films suffer from a fear of silence. The dialogue is often wall to wall, and when there is a gap, Patrick Doyle's musical scoring loudly fills it. I don't know if this critique is unique to me, but if it is not, then it appears Branagh is aware of - and addressing the issue with this short film. **LISTENING** follows a woman who struggles with the world around her, all high in decibels. To regain her sanity she decides to visit a spa, a reclusive location where verbal conversation is not allowed. She tries to navigate without the daily talk to friends, without the use of a mobile phone. As a short film, there aren't 3 acts to this film. In fact, it is what would only be a third act. Branagh gets his quiet study and ends it with a twist more commonly associated with Rod Serling. As of this writing, the film is not available other than a horrible quality youtube video. I would recommend it for fans of Branagh, although passively.

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A Review by DocTerminus

Kenneth Branagh is one of my favorite filmmakers. None of his films are flawless, but many are close. the one hit I think many of his _pre_-Hamlet films suffer from a fear of silence. The dialogue is often wall to wall, and when there is ...

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A Review by DocTerminus 7

Written by DocTerminus on 2022-02-11

Kenneth Branagh is one of my favorite filmmakers. None of his films are flawless, but many are close. the one hit I think many of his _pre_-Hamlet films suffer from a fear of silence. The dialogue i...

read more