Silent Waters means well, but falls way short of its mark of enlightening the world to the plight of South Asian women in this period of history. It just isn't believable enough.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 12, 2004

The filmmakers provide a well-meaning, well-timed Pakistani portrait.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 8, 2004

Although taking place 25 years in the past, director-writer Sabiha Sumar's debut feature has relevance in the world as we now know it.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 8, 2004

Sabiha Sumar's debut feature could scarcely be more relevant to Pakistan's present, or, given this country's history of backing such repressive regimes, to ours.

| Oct 6, 2004

The forcefulness of its message makes it a rewarding cinematic experience.

Full Review | Apr 19, 2004

Silent Waters, in the New Directors/New Films series, is several different movies, and most of them feel negligible and meandering, until the film finally packs a wallop.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 31, 2004