The Silence of the Sea
Synopsis
In a small town in occupied France in 1941, the German officer, Werner Von Ebrennac is billeted in the house of the uncle and his niece. The uncle and niece refuse to speak to him, but each evening the officer warms himself by the fire and talks of his country, his music, and his idealistic views of the relationship between France and Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Bonham-Carter
- Screenplay & Story
- Vercors, Thomas Ellice
- Original Title
- The Silence of the Sea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Bonham-Carter
Vercors, Thomas Ellice
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Philip Bonham-Carter
Director
Thomas Ellice
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What is The Silence of the Sea about?
In a small town in occupied France in 1941, the German officer, Werner Von Ebrennac is billeted in the house of the uncle and his niece. The uncle and niece refuse to speak to him, but each evening the officer warms himself by the fire and talks of his country, his music, and his idealistic views of the relationship between France and Germany.
Who directed The Silence of the Sea?
The Silence of the Sea was directed by Philip Bonham-Carter.
Who stars in The Silence of the Sea?
The principal cast of The Silence of the Sea includes Michael Byrne, Kenneth Owens, Hugh Dickson, Lisa Bergmayr, Robert van Kaphengst.
When was The Silence of the Sea released and how long is it?
The Silence of the Sea was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 30m.
Is The Silence of the Sea based on a book or true story?
The Silence of the Sea is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Vercors".