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Les violons du bal

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A Jewish director's (Jean-Louis Trintignant) latest film echoes his boyhood in World War II France.

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Helen Frizell Sydney Morning Herald Apr 1
A delicate, thoughtful and loving film, made by Michel Drach from his memories. Go to Full Review Pauline Kael The New Yorker 10/06/2023
Les Violons du Bal isn't a child's vision; it's an adult security blanket of soft illusions. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Oui 11/10/2021
It is at once an autobiography about the war experience of one family and an ironic commentary on what this means in terms of art and commerce. Go to Full Review John Simon Esquire Magazine 07/30/2020
It is very much what a clever -- but not so very clever -- kid fresh out of film school and stuffed to the gills with Godard, Resnais, Robbe-Grillet, etc. might make to prove his cleverness and originality. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Michel Drach

Director

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Lui (Michel)

Marie-José Nat

Elle (La femme et la mère de Michel)

Gabrielle Doucet

La grand-mère

Michel Drach

Writer
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Synopsis A Jewish director's (Jean-Louis Trintignant) latest film echoes his boyhood in World War II France.
Director
Michel Drach
Screenwriter
Michel Drach
Distributor
Levitt-Pickman
Production Co
Port Royal Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 20, 1974, Original
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Mono