Scorsese's 'Silence': A Clash of Cultures — And Creeds — In 16th Century Japan

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Scorsese's 'Silence': A Clash of Cultures — And Creeds — In 16th Century Japan

Two Portuguese priests travel to Japan to find their mentor in Martin Scorsese's fairly conventional historical drama, which our critic calls "the director's most punishing film since Raging Bull."
     

Two Portuguese priests travel to Japan to find their mentor in Martin Scorsese's fairly conventional historical drama, which our critic calls "the director's most punishing film since Raging Bull."

(Image credit: Kerry Brown/Paramount Pictures)

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