The Citadel of Silence (1937)
During the students ' rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it's her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.
Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: June 3, 1937
Cast
- Annabella - Viana Volonska
- Pierre Renoir - Colonel-Count Stepan Iporievich
- Bernard Lancret - César Birsky
- Pierre Alcover - The Governor of Warsaw
- Paul Amiot - Vladorowsky
- Mady Berry - The landlady of the hotel
- Pauline Carton - The landlady
- Henry Darbray
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - The butler's daughter
- Gilberte Géniat - Catherine
Screenplay
- T.H. Robert (Story)
- André Cerf (Screenplay)
- J.J. Thoren
- Jean Anouilh (Dialogue)
Music: Darius Milhaud, Arthur Honegger
Cinematography: Louis Née, Armand Thirard
Editing: Roger Spiri-Mercaton
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Citadel of Silence about?
- During the students ' rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it's her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.
- Who directed The Citadel of Silence?
- The Citadel of Silence was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
- Who stars in The Citadel of Silence?
- The Citadel of Silence stars Annabella, Pierre Renoir, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Alcover, Paul Amiot, Mady Berry.
- How long is The Citadel of Silence?
- The Citadel of Silence has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Citadel of Silence?
- The Citadel of Silence is a Drama film.