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The Silent City
Ruairi Robinson
average rating from 13 members 
       
drama | 2006 | Republic of Ireland | 7 min
Published 08 Aug 08
Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins, 28 Days Later) stars in this mesmerising war short from Oscar-nominated director Ruairi Robinson.
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Contains violence and some disturbing scenes.
synopsis
Three soldiers on the edge of a once great city let their personal issues become a distraction to the task at hand, with horrific consequences.

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short fact
"Sorry to disapoint you..."
crew
  • director Ruairi Robinson
  • writer Ruairi Robinson
  • producer Nick Ryan
  • editor Ruairi Robinson
  • director of photography Robbie Ryan
  • sound Gavin Little
  • music Nick Seymour, Bian Crosby, Robert Arkins
cast
  • Don Wycherley
  • Garvan McGrath
  • Cillian Murphy
format
35mm/Super 35

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comment by Colin  Metcalfe
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posted Dec 17, 2008

What can I say, excellent imagery, superb production values, but it didn't strike me as a short. More like a couple of scenes from a longer story.
comment by richard  pepple
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posted Nov 13, 2008

Just joined the film network and thought this short was great. As an actor I am eager to get involved with directors and producers of this calibre. Please let me know what you are up to next. Would love to get involved!
comment by Leslie  Hamilton
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posted Nov 10, 2008

I have just joined film network and this is my first film. Absolutely superb.
comment by John  Offord
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posted Aug 27, 2008

Fantastic film. Production values are excellent.
John  Offord is Programme Acquisition Manager for Propeller TV and a member of Film Network's Industry Panel.
comment by Gareth  Crook
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posted Aug 26, 2008

Outstanding effects, visually brilliant both in the editing, camera etc. but the narrative wasn't the best. Shame, other than that it's great.
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