Yamilé sous les cèdres (1939)
Directed by Charles d'Espinay

Adventure / Romance

Film Synopsis

Although she is engaged, against her wishes, to her childhood friend, Yamilé, a Maronite Christian, falls in love with Osman, a handsome Muslim.  The two marry in secret and take flight, but it is not long before Yamilé's fiancé and brother catch up with them.  Brought before a family tribunal, Yamilé shows no remorse for marrying a Muslim and is ready to die according to the traditions of her people.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Charles d'Espinay
  • Script: Jean Arroy, Henry Bordeaux (dialogue), Charles d'Espinay
  • Cinematographer: Marc Fossard, Jacques Vandal
  • Music: Marius-François Gaillard
  • Cast: Charles Vanel (Rachid), Denise Bosc (Yamilé), José Noguéro (Khalil), Georges Péclet (Boutros), Jacques Dumesnil (Osman), Lucas Gridoux (Aboud), Georges Mauloy (Le prêtre maronite), Paul Demange (Le valet), Georges Douking (Ahmed), Jenny Burnay, Marie Dubuisson, Guy Favières, Ève Francis, Ketty Kerviel, Georges Paulais
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 95 min

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