The Great Silence_
Original: Den Store Stilhed
Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark. As she prepares for her perpetual vows as a nun, her older brother Erik unexpectedly shows up. He is a recovering alcoholic and clearly depressed, yet Alma struggles to show him mercy, as his presence unearths a family secret she has desperately tried to suppress. With the ceremony impending, Alma begins to lose her footing and doubt whether she is worthy of the love of her God.
Starring
Kristine Kujath Thorp, Elliott Crosset Hove, Karen-Lise Mynster
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Great Silence was released 3 years ago in 2023.
Overview
Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark. As she prepares for her perpetual vows as a nun, her ol...
The Great Silence is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (13)
Kristine Kujath Thorp
Alma / Silje
Elliott Crosset Hove
Erik
Karen-Lise Mynster
Mother Miriam
Petrine Agger
Sister Dorothea
Lena Bondeson
Agnes
Diêm Camille
Sister Martha
RH
Rikke Hagenberg
Sister Ruth
Joen Højerslev
Father Michael
Dorte Højsted
Bartender
Bodil Lassen
Sister Elisabeth
LL
Lin Ly
Sister Agnette
TS
Thomas Søndergaard
Isak
Rikke Westi
Woman on the telephone
STUDIOS (1)
Monolit Film
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Original Title
Den Store Stilhed
Language
Danish
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (7 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Great Silence about?
Alma lives a humble and secluded life behind the walls of a contemporary Catholic convent in Denmark. As she prepares for her perpetual vows as a nun, her older brother Erik unexpectedly shows up. He is a recovering alcoholic and clearly depressed, yet Alma struggles to show him mercy, as his presence unearths a family secret she has desperately tried to suppress. With the ceremony impending, Alma begins to lose her footing and doubt whether she is worthy of the love of her God.
How long is The Great Silence?
The Great Silence has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Great Silence?
The cast of The Great Silence includes Kristine Kujath Thorp, Elliott Crosset Hove, Karen-Lise Mynster, Petrine Agger, Lena Bondeson.
What is the rating of The Great Silence?
The Great Silence has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
