Jean-Pierre Melville is considered to be a pioneer of cinema, a filmmaker that was true to his style, a director that had complete control over his art. This month's program, featuring seven of Melville’s films, is a wonderful opportunity to experience the works of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.
The Silence of the Sea
A German officer lives with a rural family in Nazi-occupied France. The tenants listen in silence as he speaks of his feelings, music, the War and his love for France. Screened with 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown (18 min.).