The Wall of Silence

1974 · 105 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 40 VOTES · DIR. Luis Alcoriza

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Overview

Regina, who lives with her son Daniel, loses her teaching job because his illegitimacy. She opens a sewing shop and keeps her child away from people. The movie narrates the dramatic relationship between a mother, her illegitimate child and the puritanical society around them.

Dialogue Timeline — 833 lines

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00:00:30 WALL OF SILENCE
00:05:55 My brother's death was a terrible blow to you,...
00:09:54 When the father puts his seed in the womb...
00:13:48 It stores a lot of memories. You must understand, we can't just give it up.
00:16:32 Of course. When the time comes, I will pay for special tests and he'll attend the best schools,...
00:19:53 Don Lorenzo??
00:23:49 Ah, no, don't tell me no, since it shows in your eyes!
00:27:53 Is purgatory as bad as hell?
00:30:47 Don't worry, honey,...
00:33:32 -It's amazing. -Oh, thank you.
00:36:57 -Give it to me. -No, to me. -Hold your horses!
00:41:44 What are you trying to imply?
00:44:36 I hope you won't believe a word of what she said, that blackmailing liar.
00:49:41 -Kicking's cheating! -They're not kicks, they're leg whips.
00:55:02 Are you sure that everything is legal? They can't take it no matter what?
01:00:16 -Mom, I want to sleep in my own room. -What?
01:03:58 My son will know no more of fathers than the father he had.
01:07:11 It must have fallen from the nest. Look how cute it is!
01:11:31 Did you install this?
01:19:18 Don't hit me again, Mom, don't hit me anymore!
01:23:35 Relax, the budget is fair.
01:26:11 -Try to understand. -I understand, but...
01:32:55 Now we'll cover yourself up well.
01:36:39 Because at least so far, there are no symptoms that would indicate...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed833
Dialogue density7.9 lines / min
First line00:00:30
Final line01:36:39

Production Record

DirectorLuis Alcoriza
LanguageSpanish
IMDb votes40