Le Temps du silence

Le Temps du silence

2011 · 101 min · ★ 1.8 · Drama, TV Movie

Manuel passes 18 months at Buchenwald before his return to Paris. He wonders even before his arrival who will have the patience and passion to listen to his narrative. He chooses silence.

Directed by Franck Apprederis · Written by Jorge Semprún

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