Stirring on religious and humanitarian levels, and very timely notwithstanding its 1979 setting.
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Has relevance in the world as we now know it.
75
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
But by the time you understand the meaning of its title, Sabiha Sumar's film has delivered an emotional punch.
70
Village Voice
Village Voice
Sumar's debut feature could scarcely be more relevant to Pakistan's present, or, given this country's history of backing such repressive regimes, to ours.
It highlights a still shadowy moment in the creation of Pakistan that saw the abduction of nearly 100,000 Sikh and Muslim women in both India and Pakistan.
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The fact that these atrocities are not well known in the West is a good reason for this film to exist.
60
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Silent Waters is several different movies, and most of them feel negligible and meandering, until the film finally packs a wallop.
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The provocative issues of Silent Waters are unfortunately undercut by schematic plotting and one-dimensional characterizations, but the forcefulness of its message makes it a rewarding cinematic experience.
Worthy intentions are drowned by schematic scripting and only OK direction in Silent Waters, an achingly PC drama on how Islamic fundamentalism wrecks families and oppresses women.