Violins at the Ball (1974)
Original title: Les Violons du bal
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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.
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Jean-Louis TrintignantHim (Michel)
Gabrielle DoulcetMélanie, Michel's grandmotherDavid DrachThe child
Nathalie RousselMichel's sister
Marie-José NatShe, Michel's wifeKeywords
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Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityChildhoodDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference344273Actor preference229861 · 264945 · 592372
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What is Violins at the Ball about?
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.
How long is Violins at the Ball?
Violins at the Ball has a runtime of 110 minutes.