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Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at Venice, Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a luminous, time-spanning meditation set in a medieval German university town. Beneath the watchful presence of a majestic Ginkgo biloba tree—capable of living a thousand years—human lives unfold across generations, their desires and discoveries quietly intertwined. Starring Tony Leung, Léa Seydoux, and Venice Prize-winning newcomer Luna Wedler, the film weaves romance, intellectual longing, and spiritual curiosity into a richly textured tapestry. Elegant and deeply moving, Silent Friend explores what connects us to each other—and to the natural world—across time itself.
For more information on seeing the film visit oifilmfest.org
Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at Venice, Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a luminous, time-spanning meditation set in a medieval German university town. Beneath the watchful presence of a majestic Ginkgo biloba tree—capable of living a thousand years—human lives unfold across generations, their desires and discoveries quietly intertwined. Starring Tony Leung, Léa Seydoux, and Venice Prize-winning newcomer Luna Wedler, the film weaves romance, intellectual longing, and spiritual curiosity into a richly textured tapestry. Elegant and deeply moving, Silent Friend explores what connects us to each other—and to the natural world—across time itself.
