Violins at the Ball (1974)
In this WW II drama based on an autobiographical story by director Michel Drach, a Jewish boy and his family living in Nazi occupied France, attempt to escape the cruel invaders. Later the boy grows up to become a filmmaker obsessed with chronicling his childhood.
Director: Michel Drach
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: June 2, 1974
Cast
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - Him (Michel)
- Gabrielle Doulcet - Mélanie, Michel's grandmother
- David Drach - The child
- Nathalie Roussel - Michel's sister
- Marie-José Nat - She, Michel's wife
- Michel Drach - Michel
Production: Port Royal Films, ORTF
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
childhood
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Violins at the Ball about?
- In this WW II drama based on an autobiographical story by director Michel Drach, a Jewish boy and his family living in Nazi occupied France, attempt to escape the cruel invaders. Later the boy grows up to become a filmmaker obsessed with chronicling his childhood.
- Who directed Violins at the Ball?
- Violins at the Ball was directed by Michel Drach.
- Who stars in Violins at the Ball?
- Violins at the Ball stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gabrielle Doulcet, David Drach, Nathalie Roussel, Marie-José Nat, Michel Drach.
- How long is Violins at the Ball?
- Violins at the Ball has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Violins at the Ball?
- Violins at the Ball is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Violins at the Ball produced?
- Violins at the Ball was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Violins at the Ball?
- The themes of Violins at the Ball include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.