Le silence de la mer
Le Silence de la mer
France • 1949
Director
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In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.
Synopsis
In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
WriterJean-Pierre Melville
CinematographerHenri Decaë
ComposerEdgar Bischoff
EditorHenri Decaë, Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast
Howard Vernonas Werner von Ebrennac
Nicole Stéphaneas La Nièce
Jean-Marie Robainas L'Oncle
Amy Aaröeas La Fiancée