Forbidden Games
Jeux interdits
France • 1952 • 1h 27m
Director
#318Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
Synopsis
Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
Credits
Crew
DirectorRené Clément
WriterFrançois Boyer, René Clément
CinematographerRobert Juillard
ComposerNarciso Yepes
EditorRoger Dwyre
ProducerRobert Dorfmann