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Silent Friend (2026)
Director: Ildikó Enyedi
Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Léa Seydoux, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm
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100%Runtime145 min
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On the grounds of a medieval German university town looms an imposing Ginkgo biloba, a tree whose longevity stands in marked contrast to three intimate, human-scaled stories. In 1908, the university’s first female student gains admission into the prestigious botany department, confronting the sexism of both professors and peers. In 1972, amidst counterculture movements, a reserved student finds his attention captured by a fellow housemate and the geranium plant she studies. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a neuroscientist from Hong Kong secures the help of a renowned botanist for an experiment on the old ginkgo tree.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ildikó Enyedi, 'Silent Friend' (2026) blends drama, history, and environmental themes in a unique tapestry that explores the enduring power of nature and human connection across three distinct time periods. Fans of thoughtful, character-driven stories and visually striking cinematography will find much to appreciate in this captivating film.
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Silent Friend is a 2025 film written and directed by Ildikó Enyedi. Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Léa Seydoux, Luna Wedler, Sylvester Groth and Martin Wuttke, it follows a single tree through three loosely connected stories in different eras: 1908, 1972, and 2020.
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