Au Revoir les Enfants
Drama
War
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1987-10-07
Runtime:
1h 45m
Director:
Louis Malle
Writer:
Louis Malle
Top Cast
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
Muller
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Official Videos
Louis Malle’s Au revoir les enfants - BFI release - english subtitle
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