Violins at the Ball
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Him (Michel)
Mélanie, Michel's grandmother
Michel's sister
She, Michel's wife
Michel
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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.
Release Date
1974-06-02
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