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Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence” 2020

Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence” (2020) is a Post Bellum commercial directed by Marek Partys. It won one award: ADC*E 2020 Gold Film & Audio — TV/Cinema Commercials.

A harrowing depiction of a WWII paratrooper's experience in hiding, emphasizing the life-saving power of silence and the importance of sharing untold stories.

Video: Marek Partys on Vimeo

Frames

  1. A close-up shot of an older man's mouth and chin, showing his wrinkled skin, as he looks down in a dimly lit interior.© Post Bellum0:34
  2. A close-up of an older man's face, with text overlayed, as he looks down with a somber expression in an interior setting.© Post Bellum0:38
  3. Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence”, shot 15© Post Bellum0:40
  4. An elderly man sits in an armchair, being interviewed by a person holding a camera in a dimly lit room with a window.© Post Bellum0:44
  5. An elderly man with white hair and a blue shirt sits in a chair, looking down with a somber expression in an interior setting.© Post Bellum0:47
  6. Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence”, shot 17© Post Bellum0:49
  7. Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence”, shot 17© Post Bellum0:51

Stills © Post Bellum. Made by Marek Partys.

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The idea

Silence saves lives, but breaking it saves history.

Tagline: “Silence saved his life. Breaking it will save his story.”

war flashbackhidden in plain sightsurvivor's guiltuntold storieshistorical reenactmentinterview with veteran

The cut

Length
60 s
Shots
15
Average shot
4.0 s

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    A close-up shot of an older man's mouth and chin, showing his wrinkled skin, as he looks down in a dimly lit interior.© Post BellumA close-up of an older man's face, with text overlayed, as he looks down with a somber expression in an interior setting.© Post BellumPost Bellum “Breaking the Silence”, 0:40© Post BellumAn elderly man sits in an armchair, being interviewed by a person holding a camera in a dimly lit room with a window.© Post Bellum
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    A close-up shot of an older man's mouth and chin, showing his wrinkled skin, as he looks down in a dimly lit interior.© Post BellumA close-up of an older man's face, with text overlayed, as he looks down with a somber expression in an interior setting.© Post BellumPost Bellum “Breaking the Silence”, 0:40© Post BellumAn elderly man sits in an armchair, being interviewed by a person holding a camera in a dimly lit room with a window.© Post BellumAn elderly man with white hair and a blue shirt sits in a chair, looking down with a somber expression in an interior setting.© Post BellumPost Bellum “Breaking the Silence”, 0:49© Post Bellum
    Length: 60 s · Shots: 15 · Average shot: 4.0 s

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More commercials by Marek Partys

  • Narcan "Who Is Your World" (2024) commercial still© NarcanNarcan “Who Is Your World” 2024Dir. Marek Partys · Y&RClio Awards Gold 2024
  • National History Archive "Hiding from Gestapo" (2019) commercial still© National History ArchiveNational History Archive “Hiding from Gestapo” 2019Dir. Marek PartysEpica Gold 2019
  • Post Bellum "Untold Stories" (2018) commercial still© Post BellumPost Bellum “Untold Stories” 2018Dir. Marek Partys · Y&RCannes Lions Bronze 2018
  • McDonald’s "Chick-A-Boom - McCrispy Siracha" (2026) commercial still© McDonald’sMcDonald’s “Chick-A-Boom - McCrispy Siracha” 2026Dir. Marek Partys · TBWA\Belgium
  • The Salvation Army "One Up" (2026) commercial still© The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army “One Up” 2026Dir. Marek Partys · BarkleyOKRP
  • Christmas "Billa" (2023) commercial still© ChristmasChristmas “Billa” 2023Dir. Marek Partys

Award-winning public service & ngo commercials

  • WWF "In Hot Water" (2025) commercial still© WWFWWF “In Hot Water” 2025Dir. Yannis Konstantinidis · NOMINTClio Awards Grand Prix 2025
  • Fire and Emergency New Zealand "You’re Cooked" (2024) commercial still© Fire and Emergency New ZealandFire and Emergency New Zealand “You’re Cooked” 2024Motion SicknessEffie Awards Grand Prix 2024
  • truth "Depression Stick" (2023) commercial still© truthtruth “Depression Stick” 2023Mojo SupermarketEffie Awards Grand Prix 2023
  • New Zealand Government "Unite Against COVID-19" (2022) commercial still© New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand Government “Unite Against COVID-19” 2022Clemenger BBDOEffie Awards Grand Prix 2022
  • OCEDEL "Firefly Man" (2016) commercial still© OCEDELOCEDEL “Firefly Man” 2016Dir. Wataru Sato · DRILLAdFest Grand Prix 2016
  • Epuron / German Ministry for the Environment "Power Of Wind" (2008) commercial still© Epuron / German Ministry for the EnvironmentEpuron / German Ministry for the Environment “Power Of Wind” 2008Dir. The Vikings · Nordpol+Eurobest Grand Prix 2007

Questions

Who directed the Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence” commercial?

Marek Partys directed it.

What awards did Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence” win?

1 awards, including ADC*E 2020 Gold Film & Audio — TV/Cinema Commercials.

What is the tagline of Post Bellum “Breaking the Silence”?

“Silence saved his life. Breaking it will save his story.”

Sources for the credits and awards

adceurope.org