The Sound of Silence : Ryan Gosling, Expressionism and the Silent Hero in 21st-Century Film

that it is Gosling's expressive capabilities that keep audiences compelled by his performances. With the use of non-verbal silence - combined with its counterbalance, sound - a more active, emotive audience response can be achieved. Looking further into this idea through theorists such as Michel Chion and Susan Sontag, the book demonstrates that the sound of silence is one of the most meaningful cinematic sounds of all. [Publisher's Text]

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