Le Silence de la mer

Based On the book by Jean Bruller

Le Silence de la mer (French pronunciation: [lə silɑ̃s də la mɛʁ], lit. 'The silence of the sea') is a 1949 French war drama film written and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, in his directorial debut. Adapted from the 1942 novella of the same name written by Vercors (the pen name of Jean Bruller). Set during the Second World War in occupied France, the story concerns the relationship of a Frenchman and his niece with a German lieutenant who is billetted in their house.

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Release date:

1947

Director:

Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast:

Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Claude Vernier, Jean-Marie Robain, Amy Aaröe

Genre:

Drama

Country:

France

Language:

French

Year page:

1947 in adaptations