Chinmoku or Silence is a story about the suppression of Christianity in Japan, as seen from the point of view of a fugitive priest. The film is critical of both Christianity's expansionism and Japanese society at the time. When the priest is finally captured, he is disturbed at seeing many of his parishioners tortured. After being tortured himself, he publicly renounces his faith. Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Chinmoku or Silence is a story about the suppression of Christianity in Japan, as seen from the point of view of a fugitive priest. The film is critical of both Christianity's expansionism and Japanese society at the time. When the priest is finally captured, he is disturbed at seeing many of his parishioners tortured. After being tortured himself, he publicly renounces his faith. Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Mako, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, Eiji Okada, David Lampson. Very good in very good packaging. Run time: 130 mins. Originally released: 1971. optional English subtitles ~ A 20-page booklet with a new essay by writer Doug Cummings In like new condition in every way ~ will mail same or following business day when purchased
