Exclusive clip for Martin Scorsese drama “Silence” unveiled (video) December 17, 2016 - 14:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Liam Neeson and Andrew Garfield engage in a frank exchange of views on prayer and suffering in an exclusive clip for the upcoming Martin Scorsese drama “Silence”, Variety said. The minute-long video, released by Paramount, sees the pair trapped in a darkened cell, questioning their faith and whether prayer can truly help those who suffer. “What would you do for them, pray? And get what in return? Only more suffering, a suffering only you can end, not God,” Neeson declares to a distraught Garfield, who can’t even bare to look at him. “Go on, pray. But pray with our eyes open,” Neeson’s character adds. Garfield plays a Portuguese Jesuit priest, Sebastião Rodrigues, who travels to Japan with a companion (Adam Driver) in search of his mentor, Father Cristóvão Ferreira (Neeson), who has renounced his faith under torture. In his review of the film, Variety Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge described it as “challenging, yet beautiful spiritual journey.” “Silence” will hit theaters on Dec. 23, just in time to be in consideration for the Oscars. However, whether or not the film will receive any nominations seems up in the air after it was completely shut out from the Golden Globe noms earlier this week, Variety said. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |