The Silence of the Sea (Le Silence de la mer) 75 years old

The Silence of the Sea

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. That is, until he visits Paris and discovers what is really going on...

Credits

The Silence of the Sea Cast

Name Character
Howard Vernon He was 34, 82 years old when he died as Werner von Ebrennac
Jean-Marie Robain He was 35, 90 years old when he died as The Uncle
Amy Aaröe She was 23, now 99 years old as Werner's fiancee
Georges Patrix He was 28, 72 years old when he died as L'ordonnance
Nicole Stéphane She was 25, 83 years old when she died as The Niece
Denis Sadier as L'ami

The Silence of the Sea Crew

Name Department
Henri Decaë as Director of Photography. He was 33 (71) years old when He died Camera
Henri Decaë as Editor. He was 33 (71) years old when He died Editing
Vercors as Story. Writing
The Silence of the Sea poster
The Silence of the Sea (75 years)

  • Release day: Friday, April 22, 1949
  • Runtime: 87 minutes