The Silence of the River
Le Silence Du Fleuve
Synopsis
“Forgetting is complicit in recidivism,” says the commentary of this film dedicated to the demonstration of October 17, 1961 in Paris and the savage repression that followed. 11,538 Algerians will be arrested, which is reminiscent of the great Vel d’hiv roundup of July 16 and 17, 1942 where 12,884 Jews were arrested. The film brings together eyewitnesses including a priest, a peacekeeper, a couple of workers sympathetic to the Algerian cause, a lawyer, Paris municipal councilors including Claude Bourdet (then one of the leaders of the PSU and journalist to France Observateur), Gérard Monatte, the future police union leader, and the editor and writer François Maspero.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Medhi Lallaoui, Agnès Denis
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnès Denis, Medhi Lallaoui
- Original Score
- Edward Auslender
- Original Title
- Le Silence Du Fleuve
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Éditions Au Nom De La Mémoire, Mémoires Vives productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Medhi Lallaoui, Agnès Denis
Agnès Denis, Medhi Lallaoui
Edward Auslender
Alima Arouali, Lyn Mac Sorley, Janine Pasquier
Department Leadership Roster
Medhi Lallaoui
Director
Agnès Denis
Writer
Medhi Lallaoui
Writer
Agnès Denis
Director
Alima Arouali
Editor
Lyn Mac Sorley
Editor
Janine Pasquier
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence of the River
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What is The Silence of the River about?
“Forgetting is complicit in recidivism,” says the commentary of this film dedicated to the demonstration of October 17, 1961 in Paris and the savage repression that followed. 11,538 Algerians will be arrested, which is reminiscent of the great Vel d’hiv roundup of July 16 and 17, 1942 where 12,884 Jews were arrested. The film brings together eyewitnesses including a priest, a peacekeeper, a couple of workers sympathetic to the Algerian cause, a lawyer, Paris municipal councilors including Claude Bourdet (then one of the leaders of the PSU and journalist to France Observateur), Gérard Monatte, the future police union leader, and the editor and writer François Maspero.
Who directed The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River was directed by Medhi Lallaoui, Agnès Denis.
Who stars in The Silence of the River?
The principal cast of The Silence of the River includes Claude Bourdet, François Maspero, Ali Haroun.
When was The Silence of the River released and how long is it?
The Silence of the River was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silence of the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silence of the River was composed by Edward Auslender.