Beyond Silence

Directed by Marnie Blok

2025

Drama

17 min

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Netherlands

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Color

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Dutch

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Synopsis

Two women, two generations, one shared trauma. One has been silent for over thirty years, the other for ‘only’ a year and a half. Where one retreats further into silence after a confrontation, the other finds the courage to break it.

Achievements

Best Narrative Short at Tribeca and Best Narrative Short at Palm Springs Shortfest. Best Live Action Short Film Shortlist - Oscars 2026®

Quotes

"Covering an enormous subject with beautiful minimalism. Brilliant performance, raw and devastating. Impressive and emotional." - Tribeca Film Festival jury statement

Festivals

2025

  • Les Arcs Film Festival | • Best Short Film
  • Tribeca Film Festival | Shorts Competition • Best Narrative Short
  • Palm Springs International Shortfest | Best International Short • Best International Short, Special mention for Best Acting
  • Manhattan Short Film Festival | Finalist • Nomination for Best Acting

2026

  • Academy Awards | Best Live-Action Short Film Shorlist •
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Henrianne Jansen, Tamar van den Dop, Sigrid ten Napel
Script:
Marnie Blok
Cinematographer:
Myrthe Mosterman
Editor:
Annelien Van Wijnbergen
Sound design & mix:
Evelien Van Der Molen
Music:
Joris Oonk
Producer:
Ellen Havenith
Production Company:
PRPL

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