In Pursuit of Silence

This movie was a bit all over the place, though I did enjoy many of the segments. They all do relate to silence in some way, though it's by various definitions of the word, and at times it is more about its opposite (noise) than silence itself. I am not saying that these do not fit together as a valid exploration of the term, but the movie feels a bit sprawling, going from one to the other.

On a deeper level, the movie does succeed, though. I left the screening with a clear awareness of the noise around me, and for the first time in quite a while, I actively listened to my every day environment. But then I tried remembering the different segments in the movie, but they were almost all forgotten. Perhaps a ten minute piece would have had just as strong an influence on me, but then again, perhaps the whole package was needed to underline the message of the movie.

This documentary was fantastic. the cinematography was amazing , the places that has been shot were wonderful .the colors were marvelous, and everything was great . it was educational and I learned many thing from it . I really enjoyed watching it and I recommend it.

8/10

This is so terrific. I have so much trauma trying to find a quiet place to live I have a beach camping setup to run to if it gets too much.

I spent Xmas Eve alone, had a quiet day with family Xmas Day, and spent Boxing Day at home alone. And I just found this to watch in the evening.

I play music and stuff to cover external sounds that echo all around me, bit I'd rather have everything off. I find people that have to shout when they tak and make noise, saying nothing, are weak, cowardly, disempowered human beings. Empty souls. I can't stand them.

I've spent 6 hours in an anechoic chamber. It was a fascinating experience. I'd do it again if I could get access. I've liked Vipassana, but it's not silent enough. And I'm just normal, not an exception, not trying to be a guru. I'm just being myself.

Why do people find this so difficult? It's not hard. Wake up.

The syntax does the semantic of this film justice. With eroding attention spans, the ability to appreciate a movie like this must also be diminishing. As a long time seeker of silence in the outdoors, it is remarkable how accurately this piece of art tells the story.

Some people who've never considered the topic could be helped by watching this. Others will find familiar material, but it was well-done.

I'd have liked it to be more of an activist film, rather than a resigned documentation, but I guess that's the way it is.

I was surprised that they only showed a very brief clip of one of the biggest, growing threats to rural silence and visual aesthetics (hint: IWT). Was that political-correctness or an oversight?