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title: "Land of Silence and Darkness"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/land-of-silence-and-darkness-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62437
imdb_id: "tt0067324"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 78
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/land-of-silence-and-darkness-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Land of Silence and Darkness (German: Land des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit).
Year: 1971.
Genre: Documentary.
Director/Writer/Producer: Werner Herzog.
Subject: Fini Straubinger, an old woman who has been deaf and blind since her teens.
Plot/Theme: Examines her work on behalf of other deaf-blind people; shows how deaf-blind people struggle to understand and accept a world from which they are almost wholly isolated; examines how they perceive the world with their other senses.
Language: German.
Runtime: 1h 25m.
US Release Date: 10/08/1973.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Fandor | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Werner Herzog
- **Networks / Studios**: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Referat für Filmgeschichte

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fini Straubinger**
- **Heinrich Fleischmann**
- **Vladimir Kokol**
- **M. Baaske**
- **Resi Mittermeier**
- **Rolf Illig** as *Voice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Land of Silence and Darkness online?
Land of Silence and Darkness is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Land of Silence and Darkness worth watching?
Land of Silence and Darkness holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 78 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Land of Silence and Darkness and when was it released?
Land of Silence and Darkness is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1971. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Land of Silence and Darkness?
Land of Silence and Darkness was directed by Werner Herzog.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Land of Silence and Darkness — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62437)
- [Land of Silence and Darkness - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of_Silence_and_Darkness)
- [Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067324/fullcredits/)
- [Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62437-land-des-schweigens-und-der-dunkelheit)
- [Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) - Werner Herzog | Cast ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/land-of-silence-and-darkness-am154037/cast-crew)
- [Land of Silence and Darkness - Where to Watch and Stream Online – Entertainment.ie](https://entertainment.ie/movies/where-to-watch/land-of-silence-and-darkness-5411/)

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