Sílení (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Insania, Lunacy, Der Wahnsinn, Démence, Trela, Holdkór, Vajprats, Szaleni, Безумие, Lunacy
Director: Jan Svankmajer
Writer: Edgar Allan Poe, Jan Svankmajer, Marquis de Sade
Summary
Sílení (Silence of the Lambs) is a Czech horror film directed by Jan Svankmajer in 2005. The movie explores themes of insanity, power dynamics, and the dark side of human nature through its blend of animation and live-action. It presents two approaches to managing an asylum - absolute freedom versus control and punishment - within a disturbing world that combines the worst aspects of both. The film is known for its unsettling atmosphere and surreal imagery.