Paul McGann

Frances Barber

Nanette Newman

Ludwig van Beethoven

Alfred Brendel

Simon Rattle

Gerard McCann

Clive Coote

Tammo van Hoorn

Terry Pritchard

Brian Simmons

Jack Whittaker

Trevor Brown

Kenneth Branagh

Alex Thomson

Neil Farrell

Simon Moseley

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Blackfriars Productions

United Kingdom

Kenneth Branagh is one of my favorite filmmakers. None of his films are flawless, but many are close.  the one hit I think many of his _pre_-Hamlet films suffer from a fear of silence.  The dialogue is often wall to wall, and when there is a gap, Patrick Doyle's musical scoring loudly fills it.  I don't know if this critique is unique to me, but if it is not, then it appears Branagh is aware of - and addressing the issue with this short film.

**LISTENING** follows a woman who struggles with the world around her, all high in decibels. To regain her sanity she decides to visit a spa, a reclusive location where verbal conversation is not allowed.   She tries to navigate without the daily talk to friends, without the use of a mobile phone.
 
As a short film, there aren't 3 acts to this film.  In fact, it is what would only be a third act.  Branagh gets his quiet study and ends it with a twist more commonly associated with Rod Serling.

As of this writing, the film is not available other than a horrible quality youtube video.  I would recommend it for fans of Branagh, although passively.

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