The Silence of the Sea
1949, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 22 April 1949
- Original title
- Le Silence de la mer
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Melville
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What The Silence of the Sea is based on
The Silence of the Sea is based on Le Silence de la mer (1942) by Jean Bruller, published by Les Éditions de Minuit.
1942
Le Silence de la mer
By Jean Bruller
Published by Les Éditions de Minuit
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The Silence of the Sea: quick answers
Is The Silence of the Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Silence of the Sea?
The Silence of the Sea runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Silence of the Sea have a post-credits scene?
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The Silence of the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Silence of the Sea yet.
Which OTT platform is The Silence of the Sea on?
The Silence of the Sea is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silence of the Sea?
If you liked The Silence of the Sea, try Moulin, Line of Demarcation, Come What May.
Who directed The Silence of the Sea?
The Silence of the Sea (1949) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain.
What is The Silence of the Sea based on?
The Silence of the Sea is based on Le Silence de la mer (1942) by Jean Bruller, published by Les Éditions de Minuit.