Hôtel Silence (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: Canada, Switzerland
Alternative Title: Hotel Silence
Director: Léa Pool
Writer: Léa Pool
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Elisa Garbar
Companies: Louise Productions, Lyla Films
Genre: Drama
Budget: CA$5,300,000 (estimated).
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Keywords
Keywords: existentialism
Story
Jean, a man in his fifties disillusioned with life, leaves Canada for an unnamed European country known for its scenic beauty but presumably affected by war damage. He intends to spend his remaining days there, but his plans are disrupted when he encounters the resilient inhabitants and residents of the Hotel Silence. Despite his initial despair, Jean finds hope in the people who welcome him, ultimately rediscovering a sense of purpose.
Summary
Hôtel Silence (2024) is a Canadian-Swiss drama film directed by Léa Pool. The movie follows Jean, an older man who travels to an unidentified European country seeking solitude and potentially death. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he arrives at the Hotel Silence and finds himself surrounded by resilient locals. Through their interaction, Jean begins to reevaluate his feelings about life, love, loss, and hope. The film explores themes of existentialism, despair, and redemption.
