La Muette

1965

0h 16m

6.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

A boy buys earplugs to block out the shouting of his constantly quarreling parents, but his innocent act has tragic results.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Stéphane Audran

Gilles Chusseau

Claude Chabrol

Dany Saril

Creative team

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

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