The Citadel of Silence

The Citadel of Silence

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 3, 1937

Runtime

1h 38m

Original Title

La Citadelle du silence

Director

Marcel L'Herbier

Description

During the students ' rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it's her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.