But with its images of silent observers exchanging knowing looks, it is nevertheless chilling. (artnews.com)
While the chameleon - like role of the camera as silent observer deflects Syms's role as director, her presence can still be felt off - screen, and in a brief cameo appearance. (x-traonline.org)
During my time in the village I was, by prearrangement, a mostly silent observer of the linguists as they went about their work; at no time was I allowed to interview the villagers independently. (bookbrowse.com)