La Silence de la Mer Movie Review 1947

An old French farmer (Robian) and his niece (Stephane) are forced to billet a German officer (Vernon) in their home during the Occupation. They've vowed never to speak to him but the German continues to pour out his thoughts on music, war, and his love of France into their silence. Melville's first feature; French with subtitles.

Distribution

Water Bearer Films, Inc., 3237 Timberwood Pkwy., Charlottesville, VA 22911, Phone: (434)923-8686, Toll-free: 800-551-8304, Fax: (434)923-4560, Email: sales@waterbearerfilms.com, URL: http://www.waterbearerfilms.com

Available on VHS
Running time 86 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

World War II, France, Family Ties

Screenplay

Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast

Howard Vernon, Jean-Marie Robian, Nicole Stephane

Cinematography

Henri Decae

Director

Jean-Pierre Melville

Music

Edgar Bischoff