The Great Silence () is a 2022 drama film directed by Katrine Brocks in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay she wrote with Marianne Lentz. It stars Kristine Kujath Thorp.
The film had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival. It was nominated for seven awards at the 41st Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise Alma prepares for her vow as a nun when her estranged alcoholic brother unexpectedly shows up at the monastery.
Cast Kristine Kujath Thorp as Sister Alma Elliott Crosset Hove as Erik Karen-Lise Mynster as mother superior Diêm Camille Gbogou as Sister Martha Petrine Agger as Sister Dorothea Bodil Lassen as Sister Elisabeth
Production Brocks revealed that the central theme of the film was inspired by her upbringing in a Christian community and the experience of attending the perpetual vow of a family friend. The project was selected as a part of the 2021 Finnish Film Affair, 2022 Nordic Film Market, and 2022 Marché du Film.
Release The Great Silence had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 17 September 2022 during the New Directors section. It was released in Danish theatres on 12 January 2023.
Accolades Award Date Category Recipient Result San Sebastián International Film Festival 24 September 2022 Kutxabank-New Directors AwardKatrine Brocks Chicago International Film Festival 21 October 2022 Roger Ebert Award – New Directors Lübeck Nordic Film Days 6 November 2022 Best First Feature Film Robert Awards 3 February 2024 Best Danish Film Pernille Tornøe, Katrine Brocks, and Marianne Lentz Best Director Katrine Brocks Best Original Screenplay Katrine Brocks and Marianne Lentz Best Actor in a Supporting Role Elliott Crosset Hove Best Cinematography Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk Best Editing Nikoline Løgstrup Best Score Johan Carøe Bodil Awards16 March 2024 Best Danish Film The Great Silence Best Actress in a Leading Role Kristine Kujath Thorp Best Actor in a Supporting Role Elliott Crosset Hove Best Actress in a Supporting Role Karen-Lise Mynster Best Cinematographer Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk TV 2 Talent Award Marianne Lentz
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