Scorsese's film 'Silence' may be set in 17th century Japan but it resonates with modern day issues like the torture of prisoners and the persecution of Christians. So says Brendan Staunton, in this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications. The Irish Jesuit has a background in psychoanalysis and says the film is powerful because of its beautifully screened symbolic layers exploring exploring universal themes like the search for the Father.
