United States / Sep 11, 1992
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Henry Kesdi is a silenced classical composer and a survivor of the Holocaust. He is coaxed out from retirement by an inspired musicologist, Stefan, who convinces him to compose a complex symphony on his neglected piano. As a help Kesdi gets his new musical secretary. His loyal wife reluctantly accepts her as his young lover.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Hesse Overgaard | Joseph Kesdi |
| Lars Lunøe | Doctor |
| Trevor Cooper | Muller |
| Stanisław Brejdygant | Maier |
| Maja Ploszynska | Child |
| Eugenia Herman | Mrs. Olsen |
| Krystyna Sznerr-Mierzejewska | Applicant |
| Wiktor Zborowski | |
| Stanislaw Holly | |
| Peter Thurrell | |
| Catherine Thornborrow | Applicant |
| Piotr Wojtowicz | |
| Wasyl Maslennikow | |
| Krystyna Chmielewska | Librarian |
| Eugeniusz Priwieziencew | Guest at the Party (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Silent Touch |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Denmark, Poland, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Mark Forstater Productions, Studio Filmowe Tor |
| Release date | 30 settembre 1992 |
| Production | Krzysztof Zanussi, Mark Forstater, Mads Egmont Christensen |
| Writer | Peter Morgan, Mark Wadlow, Krzysztof Zanussi, Edward Żebrowski |
| Casting | Tracey Seaward |
| Editing | Marek Denys |
| Cinematography | Jarosław Żamojda |
| Assistant directors | Krzysztof Zanussi |
| Camera operators | Jarosław Żamojda |
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| Additional photography | Jarosław Żamojda |
| Production design | Ewa Braun, Wiesława Chojkowska |
| Art direction | Wiesława Chojkowska, Ewa Braun |
| Set decoration | Wiesława Chojkowska, Ewa Braun |
| Music | Wojciech Kilar, Wiesława Dembińska, Małgorzata Jaworska |
| Sound | Wojciech Kilar, Wiesława Dembińska, Małgorzata Jaworska |
| Costume design | Dorota Roqueplo, Anna Adamek, Grażyna Dąbrowska |
| Makeup | Anna Adamek, Grażyna Dąbrowska, Dorota Roqueplo |
| Hairstyling | Dorota Roqueplo, Anna Adamek, Grażyna Dąbrowska |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Poland / Sep 30, 1992
Denmark / Feb 04, 1993
United Kingdom / Feb 12, 1993
Hungary / Aug 20, 1993
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