Au Revoir les Enfants
674 reviews
Drama/War
1h 45m
1987
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...
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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.
- DirectorLouis Malle
- Release7 October 1987
- Genre
- Duration1h 45m
- Budget$105
- Revenue$4,542,825
- Rate674 reviews
- Productions
Nouvelles Éditions de Films, MK2 Films, Stella Film, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)
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

Arnaud Henriet
Negus

Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Laviron

Ami Flammer
Florent

Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher

Jacqueline Staup
Infirmière

René Bouloc
Restaurateur

Thomas Peter Friedl

Sergio Kato
Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
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