The Silence of the River (1991)

The Silence of the River (1991) poster

“Forgetting is complicit in recidivism,” says the commentary of this film dedicated to the demonstration of October 17, 1961 in Paris and the savage repression that followed. 11,538 Algerians will be arrested, which is reminiscent of the great Vel d’hiv roundup of July 16 and 17, 1942 where 12,884 Jews were arrested.
 The film brings together eyewitnesses including a priest, a peacekeeper, a couple of workers sympathetic to the Algerian cause, a lawyer, Paris municipal councilors including Claude Bourdet (then one of the leaders of the PSU and journalist to France Observateur), Gérard Monatte, the future police union leader, and the editor and writer François Maspero.

Director: Medhi Lallaoui, Agnès Denis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Edward Auslender
Editing: Alima Arouali, Lyn Mac Sorley
Production: Éditions Au Nom De La Mémoire, Mémoires Vives productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

immigration, racism, algeria, french colonialism, police murders, colonial repression

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silence of the River about?
“Forgetting is complicit in recidivism,” says the commentary of this film dedicated to the demonstration of October 17, 1961 in Paris and the savage repression that followed. 11,538 Algerians will be arrested, which is reminiscent of the great Vel d’hiv roundup of July 16 and 17, 1942 where 12,884 Jews were arrested.
 The film brings together eyewitnesses including a priest, a peacekeeper, a couple of workers sympathetic to the Algerian cause, a lawyer, Paris municipal councilors including Claude Bourdet (then one of the leaders of the PSU and journalist to France Observateur), Gérard Monatte, the future police union leader, and the editor and writer François Maspero.
Who directed The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River was directed by Medhi Lallaoui, Agnès Denis.
Who stars in The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River stars Claude Bourdet, François Maspero, Ali Haroun.
How long is The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River is a Documentary film.
Where was The Silence of the River produced?
The Silence of the River was produced in France.