Silent Men + Introduction

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Silent Men
Screening & Talk
Silent Men

Event Date

Tue 11 Mar 2025

Event Time

13:00 - 14:50

Location

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR32 1HH, England

12A

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

15+

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Careers
  • Film Studies
  • Personal
  • PSHE Education

Accessibility:

In this highly accessible Scottish documentary, humour and honesty work together to tackle an important topic: men's mental health. Duncan is a young filmmaker who wants to explore this subject, but he is not sure where to start, being a bit rubbish at expressing his own emotions. His greatest fear is losing his parents, but he can barely face the awkwardness of showing affection with a hug, let alone saying out loud that he loves them. He publishes an ad to find other ‘blokes to talk about feelings', goes on a men's retreat, interviews a trauma expert, and tentatively discusses the matter with his family. In some ways, Duncan's camera is like a shield that he has always been able to hide behind - but it now prompts him to initiate change in himself, beautifully highlighting the therapeutic value of filmmaking.

This screening will feature an exclusive recorded introduction with director, Duncan Cowles.

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Film title

Silent Men


Synopsis

In this highly accessible Scottish documentary, humour and honesty work together to tackle an important topic: men’s mental health. Duncan is a young filmmaker who wants to explore this subject, but he is not sure where to start, being a bit rubbish at expressing his own emotions. His greatest fear is losing his parents, but he can barely face the awkwardness of showing affection with a hug, let alone saying out loud that he loves them. He publishes an ad to find other ‘blokes to talk about feelings’, goes on a men’s retreat, interviews a trauma expert, and tentatively discusses the matter with his family. In some ways, Duncan’s camera is like a shield that he has always been able to hide behind - but it now prompts him to initiate change in himself, beautifully highlighting the therapeutic value of filmmaking.

suicide references, moderate sex references, infrequent strong language

Director/s

Duncan Cowles

Year

2024

Country of Production

United Kingdom

Genres

  • Documentary

Language

English

Duration

88 minutes

Venue name

Marina Theatre

Address

Marina,
Lowestoft,
East Suffolk,
NR32 1HH