Au revoir les enfants
France • 1987
Director
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AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
Synopsis
AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorLouis Malle
WriterLouis Malle
CinematographerRenato Berta
EditorEmmanuelle Castro
ProducerLouis Malle
Cast
Gaspard Manesseas Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtöas Jean Bonnet
Francine Racetteas Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malbergas François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoudas Father Jean