The Silent Revolution

Set in 1956 East Germany, the story follows a group of high school students in the town of Stalinstadt. After seeing news footage of the Hungarian uprising against Soviet forces, several teenagers and their classmates organize a silent minute of silence during a lesson to show their support for the revolutionaries. This act of solidarity triggers an investigation by the government, which seeks to identify and punish those responsible, forcing the students to face threats to their futures.

Directed and written by Lars Kraume, the film was released in 2018. It follows his previous works, including The People vs. Fritz Bauer and Family Party, and precedes The Uncertainty Principle of Love and Borowski Und Das Haupt Der Medusa. The cast features Leonard Scheicher, Tom Gramenz, Lena Klenke, Isaiah Michaelski, and Jonas Dassler.

The drama earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It is well received by audiences, holding a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb based on 6,500 votes and a matching 7.4/10 on TMDB from 264 votes.