Les violons du bal

Dec 15 1974 N/A 1h 50m
Biography, Drama, War

In this WW II drama based on an autobiographical story by director Michel Drach, a Jewish boy and his family living in Nazi occupied France, attempt to escape the cruel invaders. Later the boy grows up to become a filmmaker obsessed with chronicling his childhood.

Plot

For many years, filmmaker Michel Drach wanted to tell the story of his childhood during WWII and his family's escape from the occupying Nazis. The film explores his bittersweet memories, inter-cutting between his quest to make the film and the past.

Written by

Michel Drach, Monique Lange

Directed by

Michel Drach

Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marie-José Nat, Gabrielle Doulcet

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française, Port Royal Films

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
159
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA