Violins at the Ball

Les Violons du bal

1974·108'

Michel Drach

DramaWar

FR - French

Letterboxd TMDB #198537

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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.

Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant Him (Michel) Gabrielle Doulcet Mélanie, Michel's grandmother

David Drach The child Nathalie Roussel Michel's sister Marie-José Nat She, Michel's wife Michel Drach Michel