House of Silence
In order to write her new novel, which is based on autobiographical traumatic experiences, an author has retreated to a secluded estate. Increasingly, strange incidents occur, and it soon becomes clear that a man is stalking her. He pushes her to the edge of her physical and psychological limits.
Cast
- Marius Moos
- Aaron Thiesse
- Nico Sander
- Lutz Scheffer
- Laura Anders
- Cosma Dujat
- Anna Motzel
- Sorel Malkow
- Simone Geißler
House of Silence
Simone Geißler
- Fiction
- Production Country / Year
- Germany 2023
- Language
- dt. OF m. engl. UT
- Format
- DCP, Color, 84min
2.39:1, Discrete 5.1
- Original Title
- Haus der Stille
Nominated for:
Förderpreis neues deutsches Kino
Friedrich-Baur-Goldpreis
Hofer Kritiker Preis
Pharos Shiver Screen Award
Director & Crew
Simone Geißler
Born in Karl-Marx-Stadt (Chemnitz). Trained as an actress at the Europäisches Theaterinstitut in Berlin. Active as an actress, director, producer and instructor.
Filmography
| 2023 | Haus der Stille | Spielfilm | 2023 |
| Alt wie ein Baum | Spielfilm |
“[...] The inspiration for HAUS DER STILLE came from personal experiences that shaped me. They served as approaches and perspectives. It is a purely fictional story, not my own. Despite healing, these events leave scars, and I see an urgent need to tell such stories. For me, it was of particular importance to create a film that illustrates the consequences when women, despite long-lasting violence, do not seek help. Victims often defend their tormentors because they are caught up in the situation and perceive the truth in a distorted way. Abusers exploit fears and manipulate to feel powerful. The victim must recognize that she is being mistreated. Otherwise, it is difficult to free her from this stressful situation. If no change occurs, the cycle of violence continues. Even more serious is the potential danger that the victim herself could become a perpetrator. [...] The narrative shows the consequences of lasting physical and psychological violence. The film is intended to serve as an impetus for change and help.”
Simone Geißler
- Director of Photography
- Anna Motzel
- Editor
- Filipa Ekeroth
- Set Designer
- Linda Hofmann
- Costume Designer
- Nicole Koppe
- Teresa Grosser
- Sound
- Lisa Strohbehn
- Sound Designer
- Jasmin Lenssen
- Music Composer
- Maxi Menot
- Make-up
- Marie Marie Kreutzfeldt
- Executive Producer
- Simone Geißler
- Producer
- Linda Matern
- Simone Geißler
