Le silence
Originally released in 2020. Le silence is a documentary film. directed by Renée Blanchar.
Synopsis
From the 1950s to the 1980s, Catholic priests committed numerous sexual abuses on young boys in several French-speaking villages in New Brunswick. Brought to light when the victims were in their fifties, these scandals sparked shock and indignation in the media and the public. Why have affected communities chosen secrecy over justice and truth for so long? Taking advantage of their influence to impose a "pious silence" on their parishioners, several figures of authority have built a veritable structure of abuse that testifies as much to the oppressions specific to the Acadian populations as to the systemic denial of the Catholic Church. Challenged by the power of collective silence, seasoned filmmaker Renée Blanchar seeks to unravel the root causes by going out to meet the survivors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
- Ça tourne production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le silence about?
From the 1950s to the 1980s, Catholic priests committed numerous sexual abuses on young boys in several French-speaking villages in New Brunswick. Brought to light when the victims were in their fi...
Who directed Le silence?
Le silence was directed by Renée Blanchar.
How long is Le silence?
Le silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Le silence released?
Le silence was released on November 12, 2020 in theaters.