Le Silence de la mer (1949)

Le Silence de la mer (1949) poster

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.

Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Edgar Bischoff
Cinematography: Henri Decaë
Editing: Henri Decaë, Jean-Pierre Melville
Production: Melville Productions, Organisation Générale Cinématographique
Country: France
Language: Deutsch, Français, English
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

france, nazi, world war ii, nazi occupation, occupied france (1940-44)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Silence de la mer about?
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.
Who directed Le Silence de la mer?
Le Silence de la mer was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in Le Silence de la mer?
Le Silence de la mer stars Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain, Amy Aaröe, Georges Patrix, Denis Sadier.
How long is Le Silence de la mer?
Le Silence de la mer has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Le Silence de la mer?
Le Silence de la mer is a Drama, War film.
Where was Le Silence de la mer produced?
Le Silence de la mer was produced in France.
What are the themes of Le Silence de la mer?
The themes of Le Silence de la mer include: The Horror of War and Humanity.