In Pursuit of Silence

A film by Patrick Shen

Silence, sound and the impact of noise

In our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and the rapid growth of our cities, silence is now quickly passing into legend. Beginning with an ode to John Cage’s seminal silent composition 4′ 33″, the sights and sounds of this film delicately interweave with silence to create a contemplative and cinematic experience that works its way through frantic minds and into the quiet spaces of hearts. As much a work of devotion as it is a documentary, In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound, and the impact of noise on our lives.

Watch trailer
Licensing Options

Director

Patrick Shen

Producer

Andrew Brumme, Patrick Shen, and Brandon Vedder

Runtime

81 minutes

Rights Represented

International Rights

Captions Available

English

Language

English, Japanese

Press

“This film does more than just tell a story, it testifies to the sheer lovliness of anything – everything – when drenched in silence.”

- The Huffington Post

“Transcendent at times, thoughtful and essential, this film stands out as a rare respite amid the noise and sensory overload of modern life…”

- SXSW
Licensing Options
Watch trailer

Festival & Awards

Official Selection
SXSW Film Festival
Official Selection
FULL FRAME Documentary Film Festival

Related Films

Becoming Nobody

Ram Dass’ teachings and life.

Licensing Options

Becoming Nobody

The Dhamma Brothers

East meets West in the Deeo South

Licensing Options

The Dhamma Brothers

Decoding Deepak

A father, a son, and the universe between them

Licensing Options

Decoding Deepak


Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home3/rocofilm/public_html/wp-content/themes/rocofilms/woocommerce/single-product/film-licensing.php on line 15
Film Licensing

We distribute films globally but we only hold the rights in particular territories in some cases.

Letting us know what type of group you are will help us get you set up with the right type of license. If you do not fall squarely into one of these categories, select “individual” or contact us at screenings@rocofilms.com.

Unsure what you need?
Here are some basic definitions to help! Please visit our FAQs for further information.

  • In-person screening: This license includes the public performance rights required to host a screening for your group and a DVD copy of the film
  • Virtual screening: A link and code that are available for a single 72 hour period
  • Streaming subscriptions: Ongoing streaming access for an institution provided by our partner, Film Platform.  Please note it takes 3-5 business days to get your streaming access set up.  Questions about your set-up – contact setup@filmplatform.net.
  • DVD for classroom use: This is a DVD with permission to share in a classroom only
  • Custom and secure link and code to provide to event participants during designated screening period.
  • Option to receive registration information.

Includes Standard Setup Plus...

  • Custom screening page with your logo and event description
  • Option to add custom video introduction
  • Ability to add custom resources and ‘Calls to Action’
  • Access to participation and attendance analytics

Don’t worry, you can always change this date if needed but if you already have a screening or license activation date in mind, it will help expedite the process. Please note it takes 1 week to get a virtual screening room set up.

Your Selection
In Pursuit of Silence

Silence, sound and the impact of noise

Cost $0.00