Au Revoir les Enfants
October 7, 1987·1h 45min·Rated PG
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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.
Director:Louis MalleCast:Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg,
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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Original Title
Au revoir les enfants
Status
Released
Release Date
10/07/1987
Original Language
French
Production Country
Germany, France, Italy
Budget
$3,000,000.00
Revenue
$4,542,825.00
