Silent Film Revival—Why Modern Directors Are Going Silent
In an age of hyperreal CGI and Dolby Atmos surround, it might seem counterintuitive that some of today’s most daring filmmakers are embracing a century-old medium: silent cinema. Yet in 2025, a growing cadre of directors is returning to black-and-white palettes, intertitle-driven narratives, and live orchestral accompaniment—reviving the art form that launched Hollywood. From arthouse…