The Silence of the River
Nov 15, 1991 · 52m
Director
Medhi Lallaoui, Agnès DenisOverview
“Forgetting is complicit in recidivism,” says the commentary of this film dedicated to the demonstration of October 17, 1961 in Paris and the savage repression that followed. 11,538 Algerians will be arrested, which is reminiscent of the great Vel d’hiv roundup of July 16 and 17, 1942 where 12,884 Jews were arrested. The film brings together eyewitnesses including a priest, a peacekeeper, a couple of workers sympathetic to the Algerian cause, a lawyer, Paris municipal councilors including Claude Bourdet (then one of the leaders of the PSU and journalist to France Observateur), Gérard Monatte, the future police union leader, and the editor and writer François Maspero.
Cast of The Silence of the River
Crew of The Silence of the River
About The Silence of the River
What is The Silence of the River about?
“Forgetting is complicit in recidivism,” says the commentary of this film dedicated to the demonstration of October 17, 1961 in Paris and the savage repression that followed. 11,538 Algerians will be arrested, which is reminiscent of the great Vel d’hiv roundup of July 16 and 17, 1942 where 12,884 Jews were arrested. The film brings together eyewitnesses including a priest, a peacekeeper, a…
When was The Silence of the River released?
The Silence of the River was released on November 15, 1991.
How long is The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River runs 52 minutes.
Who directed The Silence of the River?
The Silence of the River was directed by Medhi Lallaoui and Agnès Denis.
Who is in the cast of The Silence of the River?
The cast of The Silence of the River includes Claude Bourdet (Self), François Maspero (Self) and Ali Haroun.