Bells Without Joy (1962)

April. 20,1962

6.5

| Drama War

In November 1942, American troops landed in Tunisia. German paratroopers were immediately launched and occupied Tunis. A French squadron of chasseurs d'Afrique was sent to Medjez-el Bab with the mission of occupying the bridge over the Medjerda. But the captain is mute and the cavalrymen don't know whether the operation is being prepared against the Germans or the Allies. The first hypothesis inflames Maréchal des Logis Bourgeon and his friend Maurice, who have not forgotten the defeat of '40. In the village, Maurice meets up with his friend Léa, a refugee, and discovers with fury that she is Jewish, because he doesn't like Jews any more than he likes English or Germans! The hunters set up camp on the bridge. Soon, a German column appears and demands passage. The captain refuses, awaiting orders from Vichy. But in Tunis, confusion reigns. Finally, the captain himself takes the initiative to oppose the passage of the German troops...

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Cast

Dany Carrel as Léa

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Raymond Pellegrin as Charles Bourgeon

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Roger Hanin as Maurice

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Reviews

Sexyloutak

1962/04/20

Absolutely the worst movie.

AshUnow

1962/04/21

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Kirandeep Yoder

1962/04/22

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Frances Chung

1962/04/23

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable