The Call
The Call

The Call (1936)

None | France | French | 109 min
Directed by: Léon Poirier
5.2

This is a movie about Sahara missionary Charles De Foucauld whose youth was racy but who finally heard the call of the silence (title)that is to say the call of God .He becomes a "marabout" ,which is a strange choice for a Christian .He lives in the desert ,among the Touaregs who speak their own language .He gets killed by rebels from Tripolitaine ,shortly after reading the gospel when Judas betrayed Jesus.

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Release Date

France
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1936-05-01
Belgium
(Brussels)
1936-10-30
USA
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1938-03-28

Also Known As (A.K.A.)

L'appel du silence
(Original title)
De lokroep der stilte
Belgium (Flemish title)
L'appel du silence
Belgium (French title)
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated