2. Logline
In
th
e 17
th
century, af
te
r rumors
surrounded
th
at a
te
acher commi
tt
ed
apostasy. two Portuguese priests volun
te
er
to
take a mission
to
fi
nd
th
eir
te
acher and
bring him back
to
th
e light side.
3. Andrew
Gar
fi
eld (Actor)
Notable Projects: The Amazing Spider-Man -
Peter Parker; Tik,Tik… Boom! - Jonathan Larson
Andrew Gar
fi
eld is one of the successful actors of
the century which will attract audience easily as
Scorsese says. Also, he has way with emotions
which is key to aspect to create desired character
and reach success of the movie.
4. Liam Nilson
Notable Projects: Suspect (
1
9
8
7
);Anna Christie
(
1
9
9
3
);Batman Begins (
2
0
0
5
); “Schindler's List”
(
1
9
9
3
)
Sure, he can play General Douglas MacArthur in
Chromite and a Catholic missionary in Silence and
deliver convincing performances.This
fi
lm is
personal for Liam.The
fi
lm’s central theme of
standing up for your faith made Neeson explore the
idea of where doubt
fi
ts into religion.
5. Adam Driver
(Actor)
Notable Projects: House of Gucci - Maurizio Gucci; The
Last Duel - Jacques Le Gris
Adam driver is a recipient of many awards. His off-
center intensity and genuineness brings deepness in his
character. As a well known, appreciated actor he attracts
attention of the audience to this movie.
6. Martin Scorsese
(Director;
Writer)
Notable Projects: Goodfellas, New York Stories
Martin Scorsese is one of the most important
writer, director and producer of all times. His
great love and appreciation to the country
Japan and his style of approach sensitive
subjects such as religion makes this movie
unique and in
fl
uential to the audience.
7. Jay
Cocks(Writer)
Notable Projects: De-Lovely, Gangs of New York
Jay Cocks is one of the in
fl
uential
fi
lm critics in
USA and screenwriter. His ability to grade the
fi
lm is the key for screenwriting process. His
critical approach to this project was crucial to
keep balance between two religious in the
movie.
8. Differentiation Factor
Th
ere are many movies about religious dilemmas in Ho
ll
ywood, but as it turned out, Jay Cocks
and Mar
ti
n Scorsese have a unique approach
to
th
is sensi
ti
ve subject. As Mar
ti
n Scorsese
men
ti
ons, he needed
to
go
th
rough his whole life, and he feels now it
'
s
ti
me
to
crea
te
th
is m vie.
It
'
s about him ques
ti
oning fai
th
and a
ll
th
ese con
fl
ic
ti
ng
th
ings
th
at he is experience
th
roughout
his life.
Th
is is a personal connec
ti
on
to
Mar
ti
n Scorsese
fr
om his point of view. Like
"
Silence,
"
th
ere is ano
th
er movie by Ronald Jo
ff
e,
"
Th
e Mission,
"
about Chris
ti
ani
ty
and colonialism,
Inner fai
th
in god, and worship for beliefs. But unlike
"
Silence,
"
th
e movie takes place in Sou
th
A
fr
ica s
te
ad of Japan. Stars Robert De Niro and
"
Silence
"
co-s ar Liam Neeson.
"
Th
e Mission
"
also has one of
th
e most beau
ti
fu
l scores of a
ll
ti
me.
9. References:
✤ IMDb.com. (2017, January 13). Silence. IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/
✤ IMDb.com. (n.d.). Jay Cocks. IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0168379/
✤ IMDb.com. (n.d.). Martin Scorsese. IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/
✤ IMDb.com. (n.d.).Adam Driver. IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3485845/
✤ IMDb.com. (n.d.).Andrew Gar
fi
eld. IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1940449/
✤ IMDb.com. (1986, October 31).The mission. IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091530/
