Violins at the Ball
Les Violons du bal
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Drach
- Original Score
- Jean-Manuel de Scarano, Monty
- Original Title
- Les Violons du bal
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Port Royal Films, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Drach
Jean-Manuel de Scarano, Monty
William Lubtchansky
Geneviève Winding
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Drach
Director
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Geneviève Winding
Editor
Eric Simon
Production Design
Jean-Manuel de Scarano
Original Music Composer
Monty
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violins at the Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Violins at the Ball?
Violins at the Ball was directed by Michel Drach.
Who stars in Violins at the Ball?
The principal cast of Violins at the Ball includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gabrielle Doulcet, David Drach, Nathalie Roussel, Marie-José Nat.
When was Violins at the Ball released and how long is it?
Violins at the Ball was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Violins at the Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violins at the Ball was composed by Jean-Manuel de Scarano, Monty.