Mixing magic-realism and historical events The Silence of Neto is the first internationally acclaimed, award winning film produced entirely in Guatemala. Filmed in the colonial city of Antigua. The Silence of Neto tells the politically-charged story of a young boy striving to follow his dreams while his country struggles to preserve democracy amidst CIA cold-war propaganda. Through the eyes of young Neto, we are given an authentic insider´s look at the diverse people of Guatemala and the historical events that have shaped their destiny.