Silent Friend

Stille Freundin

'A testament to film-making’s art ... a film that touches hearts and minds.'

Morning Star (UK)

Lotterywest Films / Drama/Biography

A tender, enchanting and wholly engrossing exploration of the natural world from Oscar-nominated director Ildikó Enyedi. In the heart of a botanical garden in a German university town stands a majestic ginkgo tree, a silent witness observing three human lives over the course of a century.

Dates & Times

9 – 15 Mar
Mon – Sun

Doors 6pm
Film 7.30pm

Duration XXmins

Access

Tickets

$24

Cheap Tuesdays All tickets $12

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Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Godroo/Crawley WA 6009

Notes

  • German and English with English subtitles
  • CTC
  • Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
  • Updates on any changes to the film schedule are listed by 7pm online via website and socials @perthfest

A tender, enchanting and wholly engrossing exploration of the natural world from Oscar-nominated director Ildikó Enyedi. In the heart of a botanical garden in a German university town stands a majestic ginkgo tree, a silent witness observing three human lives over the course of a century.

'Tony Leung again proves why he’s one of the greats.'
Indiewire

More info

Winner FIPRECSI Prize & Winner Marcello Mastroianni Best Young Actor 2025 Venice Film Festival

Germany / Hungary / France

Director Ildikó Enyedi
Screenwriter Ildikó Enyedi
Cinematographer Gergely Pálos
Cast Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm, Léa Seydoux
Composers Gábor Keresztes & Kristóf Kelemen
Editor Károly Szalai

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