Violins at the Ball (1974)
• June 2nd, 1974 • 1h 50min
Drama, War
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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