Violins at the Ball(1974)
Les Violons du bal
Violins at the Ball Synopsis
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.
Violins at the Ball (1974) is a drama and war film directed by Michel Drach, released on June 2, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gabrielle Doulcet, David Drach and Nathalie Roussel. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Michel Drach
- Cinematographer:
- William Lubtchansky
- Composer:
- Jean-Manuel de Scarano
- Production:
- Port Royal Films, ORTF
- Status:
- Released
Violins at the Ball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Him (Michel)
Gabrielle Doulcet
as Mélanie, Michel's grandmother
- David Drach
David Drach
as The child
Nathalie Roussel
as Michel's sister
Marie-José Nat
as She, Michel's wife
Michel Drach
as Michel
Key crew
Directed by Michel Drach.
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Violins at the Ball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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Violins at the Ball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Violins at the Ball online?
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Violins at the Ball (1974) is available to stream on Belas Artes à La Carte. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Violins at the Ball?
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The main cast of Violins at the Ball (1974) includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gabrielle Doulcet, David Drach, Nathalie Roussel and Marie-José Nat. The film was directed by Michel Drach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Violins at the Ball released?
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Violins at the Ball was released on June 2, 1974 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Violins at the Ball worth watching?
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Violins at the Ball (1974) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.