Scenes From Great Movies on Instagram: "The Silence of the Lambs (1991) directed by Jonathan Demme is a masterclass in psychological tension and character-driven storytelling. The film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling, played by Jodie Foster, as she seeks the help of imprisoned cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter to track down another serial killer. To prepare for his role, Sir Anthony Hopkins went deep into research. He studied case files of real serial killers, visited prisons, observed convicted