The Silent Village (1943)
The true story of the massacre of a small Czech village by the Nazis is retold as if it happened in Wales.
Director: Humphrey Jennings
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History, War
Runtime: 36 min
Release Date: June 17, 1943
Cast
- Arwel Michael - Self
Music: C. à Becket Williams
Cinematography: H.E. Fowle
Editing: Stewart McAllister
Production: Crown Film Unit, Ministry of Information, Czechoslovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Wales Miners Federation
Country: United Kingdom, Czechoslovakia
Language: Deutsch, Cymraeg, English
Original Language: en
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
wales, propaganda, resistance, solidarity, world war ii, miner, execution, mining town, nazi occupation, coal mines, czech history, assassination of reinhard heydrich (1942), lidice massacre
More Films by Director: Humphrey Jennings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silent Village about?
- The true story of the massacre of a small Czech village by the Nazis is retold as if it happened in Wales.
- Who directed The Silent Village?
- The Silent Village was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
- Who stars in The Silent Village?
- The Silent Village stars Arwel Michael.
- How long is The Silent Village?
- The Silent Village has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
- What genre is The Silent Village?
- The Silent Village is a Documentary, Drama, History, War film.
- Where was The Silent Village produced?
- The Silent Village was produced in United Kingdom, Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of The Silent Village?
- The themes of The Silent Village include: World War II: Global Conflict, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, The Horror of War and Humanity.