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Violins at the Ball

19741h 50mMichel Drach

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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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What is Violins at the Ball (1974) 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 stars in Violins at the Ball?

Violins at the Ball stars Jean-Louis Trintignant (Him (Michel)), Gabrielle Doulcet (Mélanie, Michel's grandmother), David Drach (The child), Nathalie Roussel (Michel's sister), Marie-José Nat (She, Michel's wife). The film was directed by Michel Drach.

How long is Violins at the Ball?

Violins at the Ball has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974.

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