Silent Men
Synopsis
Part road trip, part coming-of-middle-age tale, director Duncan Cowles’ laconic humour and frank approach to his subject proves effective in exploring aspects of masculinity that all too often are little discussed. Admitting that he is not always open and intimate in his conversations with loved ones, the BAFTA-winning Scottish filmmaker sets out to define masculinity in the modern age – what makes men tick and, more importantly, coming to terms with all aspects of health, both physical and mental. The questions asked in Silent Men may seem simple, but their answers betray underlying tensions, as Cowles’ subjects make all too clear. The film grapples with being able to express oneself as a man – to become someone at peace with themselves, their life and the ones they love. (Sheffield DocFest Programme)
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2024 - Special Mention Grand Jury Award for the International First Feature Competition - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 86 min
- Director
- Duncan Cowles
- Producer
- Sandra Leeming, Rebecca Day, Duncan Cowles
- Executive Producer
- Mark Thomas, Jane Ray
- Editor
- Erika Iesse
- Director of Photography
- Duncan Cowles
- Sound
- Keith Duncan
- Content Guidance
- Film contains discussions about suicide.
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 17th June 2024
