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Violins at the Ball

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.

Top Cast

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant

    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    Him (Michel)

  • Gabrielle Doulcet

    Gabrielle Doulcet

    Mélanie, Michel's grandmother

  • David Drach

    David Drach

    The child

  • Nathalie Roussel

    Nathalie Roussel

    Michel's sister

  • Marie-José Nat

    Marie-José Nat

    She, Michel's wife

  • Michel Drach

    Michel Drach

    Michel

Overview

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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