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Au Revoir les Enfants

By Louis Malle

1987

Drama

1h44

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8.0/10

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8.0/10

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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Viewers are deeply moved by 'Au Revoir les Enfants', a film that masterfully blends humor and sadness within a poignant historical context. The performances by the young actors are particularly praised, as is Louis Malle's understated yet powerful direction. The film's ability to evoke strong emotions, both through its beautiful melancholic scenes and its unsettling, revolting moments, has left a lasting impact on its audience.

👍 Exceptional performances by child actors.

👎 Some scenes may be unsettling.

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Casting

Louis Malle

Louis Malle

Director

GA

Gaspard Manesse

Julien Quentin

Raphael Fejtö

Raphael Fejtö

Jean Bonnet / Jean Kippelstein

FR

Francine Racette

Mme Quentin

ST

Stanislas Carré de Malberg

François Quentin

PH

Philippe Morier-Genoud

Père Jean

François Négret

François Négret

Joseph

Irène Jacob

Irène Jacob

Mlle Davenne

François Berléand

François Berléand

Père Michel

PE

Peter Fitz

Muller

BE

Benoît Henriet

Ciron

Arnaud Henriet

Arnaud Henriet

Negus

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