Silent Youth is a German film directed by Diemon Kemmesies, which describes itself as a film for misfits, dreamers and lovers. It's a classic, arthouse piece of queer cinema which steers clear of the tropes of more mainstream films. Although critical reception was mixed, with some reviewers finding the film slow-paced and dull, I found the film to be moving, powerful and atmospheric. As the title implies, much of this film is understated and the dialogue is sparse. As a result, this is a quiet, gently paced film which demands to be watched only when you have time to focus and lose yourself fully in the words left unsaid.
