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5.9 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19791h 40mFrance

The City of Silences

La Ville des silences

Synopsis

Creuzeville, a small provincial town with its woods, its countryside, its ramparts, its mass and its little Sunday cakes. A stranger arrives. He's a private investigator in Creuzeville, over which an old family of industrialists reigns, a murder has just been committed. The victim is the founding ancestor of this small empire that has outgrown one man. In Creuzeville, we hardly like foreigners, especially if they are vegetarians, perhaps homosexuals, undoubtedly anarchists like, precisely, this detective. However the detective by whom the scandal broke broke the silence of the city by going to the heart of family secrets hitherto well hidden behind purple shutters. The murders follow one another. We strike on the left - a young ecologist - as on the right - a cynical playboy. Continuing to dissect the mobiles and the characters, the detective dropped the masks one by one. And, little by little, fear and violence are settling in the small town.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean Marbœuf
Screenplay & Story
Jean Marbœuf
Original Score
Jean-Pierre Doering
Original Title
La Ville des silences
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Babylone Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean Marbœuf

Screenplay & Story

Jean Marbœuf

Original Score & Music

Jean-Pierre Doering

Film Editing

Anne-France Lebrun

Department Leadership Roster

Jean Marbœuf

Jean Marbœuf

Director

Jean Marbœuf

Jean Marbœuf

Writer

Anne-France Lebrun

Editor

Romaine Hacquard

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The City of Silences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The City of Silences

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The City of Silences about?

Creuzeville, a small provincial town with its woods, its countryside, its ramparts, its mass and its little Sunday cakes. A stranger arrives. He's a private investigator in Creuzeville, over which an old family of industrialists reigns, a murder has just been committed. The victim is the founding ancestor of this small empire that has outgrown one man. In Creuzeville, we hardly like foreigners, especially if they are vegetarians, perhaps homosexuals, undoubtedly anarchists like, precisely, this detective. However the detective by whom the scandal broke broke the silence of the city by going to the heart of family secrets hitherto well hidden behind purple shutters. The murders follow one another. We strike on the left - a young ecologist - as on the right - a cynical playboy. Continuing to dissect the mobiles and the characters, the detective dropped the masks one by one. And, little by little, fear and violence are settling in the small town.

Who directed The City of Silences?

The City of Silences was directed by Jean Marbœuf.

Who stars in The City of Silences?

The principal cast of The City of Silences includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Michel Galabru, Michel Duchaussoy, Denis Manuel, Claire Maurier.

When was The City of Silences released and how long is it?

The City of Silences was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for The City of Silences?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The City of Silences was composed by Jean-Pierre Doering.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The City of Silences?

The City of Silences holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).