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The Silences of the Palace (1994)

★ 6.4/10 124 min Drama France, Netherlands, Tunisia, United Kingdom Arabic
Director: Moufida Tlatli
Writers: Moufida Tlatli, Nouri Bouzid
Streaming: Not available

Description

The death of a prince brings a young woman back to the palace where she was born into servitude. The lingering legacy is brought into light from behind frosted windows and velvet curtains.

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Top Cast

Hend Sabry
Hend Sabry Young Alia
Ghalya Lacroix
Ghalya Lacroix Adult Alia
Nejia Ouerghi
Nejia Ouerghi Khalti Hadda
Amel Hedhili
Amel Hedhili Khedija
Kamel Fazaa
Kamel Fazaa Sid' Ali
Fatima Ben Saïdane
Fatima Ben Saïdane Mroubia
Zahira Ben Ammar
Zahira Ben Ammar Habiba
Sabah Bouzouita
Sabah Bouzouita Schema

The Silences of the Palace Appears on 3 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

Sight And Sounds 100 Overlooked Films Directed by Women
Sight & Sound #24

Critic Curated

BBC Culture: The 100 Greatest Films Directed by Women
BBC #88

Identity Theme

115 Films By And About Women Of Color Indiewire
Letterboxd #94

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