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Obscure Soviet-era silent film uncovered - possible lead!

During my travels I stumbled upon a lead for 'Shadows in Silence', a thought-to-be-lost Soviet-era silent film. An older gentleman in a remote village claims his grandfather worked on the set and kept a personal copy. It's a long shot and will require some difficult negotiations to see, but this could be a massive discovery for film historians. Planning out the trip now. Wish me luck.

Submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by forgottenfilmguru


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Man, this sounds like an adventure straight out of a movie itself. Ever think of documenting your journey looking for 'Shadows in Silence'? Like, this could be an epic film within a film kind of deal. But seriously, if you retrieve it, it could be a game changer for a lot of us who study film technique from that era. Silent films have a magic that just can't be replicated today. Safe travels and fingers crossed.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by dreamingdilettante

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As a representative of a film archive, this is potentially a monumental find. Silent films have such a unique place in the artistic evolution of global cinema and unearthing a new one, especially from the Soviet era, is extremely rare. Don't take any step lightly and consider reaching out to professional archivists for advice in securing and preserving the film. Best of luck and thank you for your dedication to film history.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by cinemacollective

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lol watch it be a film of his grandpa's birthday party pretending to be 'Shadows in Silence'. Don't get scammed bro.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by truthordaredevil

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OMG, this is insane!! 'Shadows in Silence' is like the holy grail of lost Soviet silent films. Can't believe there might still be a copy floating out there. Super jealous of your adventure – you HAVE to keep us posted. When you get back, we should totally do like an AMA or something. So hyped for you!!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by silentfilmfreak

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good luck, hope it's not a wild goose chase!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by SayItAintASilent

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Fascinating! Soviet-era cinema is an intriguing chapter in film history, and 'Shadows in Silence' is particularly notable due to its rumored experimental techniques. The isolation of the village might have helped preserve a copy, considering how many Soviet films were lost or destroyed intentionally. If you do find the film, ensure proper handling and digitization—it's a fragile piece of history that needs to be conserved correctly. I eagerly await your update on this potential treasure!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by russian_reelz

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I've heard stories like this before. 9 times out of 10, it's just that, a story. Don't want to rain on your parade, but make sure you're not chasing ghosts before you sink too much into this trip. How credible is this lead? Just be careful with your time and resources.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by CynicCinema

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Whoa that's incredible news! Can't believe 'Shadows in Silence' could actually resurface after all this time. Got my fingers crossed for you, man. If you manage to get a hold of it, it'd be a phenomenal addition to the archives. Getting a glimpse of Soviet film history is always an amazing trip back in time. Good luck!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by oldfilmsaregold