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The Silence of the Sea

Le Silence de la mer1949

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 22, 1949
Original language
French
Spoken languages
German, French, English
Countries
France
Cinematography
Henri Decaë
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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