Silence of the Sea (2004)

Silence of the Sea (2004) poster

In a small town in the West of France, during the German Occupation, a room is requisitioned by a Wehrmacht captain, Werner von Ebrennac. The house where he now stays is inhabited by young Jeanne, who makes a living by giving piano lessons, and by her grandfather. Quite upset, the two "hosts" decide to resist the occupier by never speaking a word to him. Now Werner is a lover of France and its culture, and he tries to persuade them that a rapprochement between Germany and France would be beneficial for the two nations. Quite unexpectedly Jeanne, little by little, falls in love with Werner. At the same time, the Francophile officer loses his illusions, realizing at last that what Nazi Germany actually wants is to thrall France and to stifle its culture...

Director: Pierre Boutron
Genre: Romance, Drama, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jean-Claude Nachon, Angélique Nachon
Cinematography: Alain Levent
Editing: Patrice Monnet
Production: France 2, Expand Drama, RTBF, Saga Film, La Chaine Festival, TV5
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

german officer, remake, german occupation of france

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silence of the Sea about?
In a small town in the West of France, during the German Occupation, a room is requisitioned by a Wehrmacht captain, Werner von Ebrennac. The house where he now stays is inhabited by young Jeanne, who makes a living by giving piano lessons, and by her grandfather. Quite upset, the two "hosts" decide to resist the occupier by never speaking a word to him. Now Werner is a lover of France and its culture, and he tries to persuade them that a rapprochement between Germany and France would be beneficial for the two nations. Quite unexpectedly Jeanne, little by little, falls in love with Werner. At the same time, the Francophile officer loses his illusions, realizing at last that what Nazi Germany actually wants is to thrall France and to stifle its culture...
Who directed Silence of the Sea?
Silence of the Sea was directed by Pierre Boutron.
Who stars in Silence of the Sea?
Silence of the Sea stars Julie Delarme, Michel Galabru, Thomas Jouannet, Marie Bunel, Timothée Ferrand, Jean-Baptiste Puech.
How long is Silence of the Sea?
Silence of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Silence of the Sea?
Silence of the Sea is a Romance, Drama, War, TV Movie film.
Where was Silence of the Sea produced?
Silence of the Sea was produced in France.