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Silent Friend
At the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval university town in Germany stands a majestic ginkgo tree. For more than a hundred years, it has been a silent witness—an observer of subtle yet profound changes in the lives of three people.
In 2020, a neuroscientist from Hong Kong who studies infant cognitive development begins an unusual experiment with the ancient tree.
In 1972, a young student undergoes an inner transformation—sparked by a simple, mindful connection with a geranium.
In 1908, the university’s first female student discovers hidden patterns of the universe through the lens of her camera—inscribed in the most unassuming plants.
Following the Golden Bear winner On Body and Soul (2017), Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi presents SILENT FRIEND, a poetic and sensitive work in which the relationship between plants and humans becomes a symbol of the universal longing for connection. Through the quiet attempts of its protagonists to connect with the world, with nature, and with themselves, a deeply moving story unfolds—about belonging, transformation, and the beauty of longing. At the Venice Film Festival, Luna Wedler was awarded the prize for Best Young Discovery for her performance.