The Silence of the Sea (1980)
In a small town in occupied France in 1941, the German officer, Werner Von Ebrennac is billeted in the house of the uncle and his niece. The uncle and niece refuse to speak to him, but each evening the officer warms himself by the fire and talks of his country, his music, and his idealistic views of the relationship between France and Germany.
Director: Philip Bonham-Carter
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: November 24, 1980
Cast
- Michael Byrne - Werner Von Ebrennac
- Kenneth Owens - Gefreiter
- Hugh Dickson - Old Man
- Lisa Bergmayr - Woman
- Robert van Kaphengst - Orderly
- Fay Howard - Niece
Screenplay
- Vercors (Book)
- Thomas Ellice
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Bonham-Carter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silence of the Sea about?
- In a small town in occupied France in 1941, the German officer, Werner Von Ebrennac is billeted in the house of the uncle and his niece. The uncle and niece refuse to speak to him, but each evening the officer warms himself by the fire and talks of his country, his music, and his idealistic views of the relationship between France and Germany.
- Who directed The Silence of the Sea?
- The Silence of the Sea was directed by Philip Bonham-Carter.
- Who stars in The Silence of the Sea?
- The Silence of the Sea stars Michael Byrne, Kenneth Owens, Hugh Dickson, Lisa Bergmayr, Robert van Kaphengst, Fay Howard.
- How long is The Silence of the Sea?
- The Silence of the Sea has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).