Hôtel Silence

Jean is a middle-aged man from Canada who travels to a war-torn European country with the intention of ending his life. He arrives at the Hotel Silence with very few belongings, but his plans are interrupted by the people he meets there. Faced with the struggles and resilience of local residents who are determined to rebuild their lives, Jean finds his own despair fading. Through these connections, he gradually rediscovers a sense of purpose and meaning in his existence.

This drama was written and directed by Léa Pool, marking her second feature film since Lost and Delirious (2001) and preceding We'll Find Happiness (2025). The movie stars Sébastien Ricard in the lead role of Jean, alongside Lorena Handschin, Jules Porier, Irène Jacob, Louise Turcot, and Paul Ahmarani. Produced by Lyla Films and Louise Productions, the project was a collaboration between Canada and Switzerland. The film has a runtime of 96 minutes.