The Silent Village
Synopsis
The true story of the massacre of a small Czech village by the Nazis is retold as if it happened in Wales.
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The Silent Village (1943)
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-11-27
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Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Score
- C. à Becket Williams
- Original Title
- The Silent Village
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Welsh, English
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit, Ministry of Information, Czechoslovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Wales Miners Federation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
C. à Becket Williams
H.E. Fowle
Stewart McAllister
Humphrey Jennings
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Stewart McAllister
Editor
Humphrey Jennings
Producer
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Village
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What is The Silent Village about?
The true story of the massacre of a small Czech village by the Nazis is retold as if it happened in Wales.
Who directed The Silent Village?
The Silent Village was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in The Silent Village?
The principal cast of The Silent Village includes Arwel Michael.
When was The Silent Village released and how long is it?
The Silent Village was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent Village was composed by C. à Becket Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent Village?
The Silent Village holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).