By Courtney Small

“Regardless of whether the film is recounting harrowing moments during his youth, or how Marceau used his fame to promote messages of love and not war, The Art of Silence is endlessly fascinating.  In observing Marceau during his various performances over the years, and his eagerness to teach others the art of mime, one understands his intricate level of control and understanding of his body.  This is especially evident when Staerkle Drux focuses on how Marceau’s family, including his grandson, attempt to capture the essence of his movements for a tribute production they are constructing.

It is a testament to Marceau’s career that many still shower him with praise and try to encompass the sense of love and selflessness that he conveyed at every stage of his life. For some of his students this ranges from entertaining kids in hospitals to using the pantomime art form to help those with motor system disorders.  An uplifting and resonating work, The Art of Silence is a fitting celebration of an artist who could bring joy and meaning to the lives of many around the globe without saying a word.” – POV