Noise is an impressive debut, a serious, fresh, surprising film by a writer-director with plenty on his mind.

Much emphasis has been placed on the sound design, ably created by Emma Bortignon, but after a while, the constant sounds irritate and detract from the story.

Noise is an interesting work, notable for its lack of hysterics in dealing with appalling crimes and yet insightful of them.

Tough going at times, but the atmosphere is totally immersive, and the performances are tremendously focused.