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  • 2017
  • PG
  • The Cinema Guild
  • 1 h 21 m
  • 2017
  • PG
  • The Cinema Guild
  • 1 h 21 m

Summary In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives. Beginning with an ode to John Cage’s ground-breaking composition 4’33”, In Pursuit of Silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe– from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets...

  • 2017
  • PG
  • The Cinema Guild
  • 1 h 21 m
  • 2017
  • PG
  • The Cinema Guild
  • 1 h 21 m

In Pursuit of Silence

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives. Beginning with an ode to John Cage’s ground-breaking composition 4’33”, In Pursuit of Silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe– from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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80
Jun 29, 2017
Half visual essay, half verbal investigation, “Silence” is thoughtful and informative as well as contemplative and restorative.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 29, 2017
Beguiling, meditative and elegantly photographed documentary.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 22, 2017
The film occasionally hits a rather loud note of passive-aggressive piety, but it is very persuasive.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 22, 2017
Its arguments range wide without going deep, but its factoids about the medical benefits of hanging out in a forest — and the cognitive costs of a noisy school or hospital — are fascinating and persuasive.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
60
Oct 25, 2016
Once beyond the babble of the Mindfulness merchants, the latter half of the documentary, however, is far more interesting and compelling as Shen has his experts round on the noise pollution that so disrupts our lives.
By John Bleasdale FULL REVIEW
60
Oct 18, 2016
[An] informative documentary.
By Cath Clarke FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 10, 2017
Shen overplays his hand.
By Daphne Howland FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Transcendental Media
Release Date Jun 23, 2017
Duration 1 h 21 m
Rating PG
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Website http://pursuitofsilence.com/
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Awards

Ashland Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Dallas International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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