Au Revoir les Enfants
7.5
748 votes
1987
1h 45m
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.
Directed by Louis Malle
Top cast
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
Mrs. QuentinS
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
MullerP
Pascal Rivet
BoulangerR
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
LavironL
Luc Etienne
MoreauD
Daniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
Florent
Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano TeacherJ
Jean-Paul Dubarry
Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
InfirmièreJ
Jacqueline Paris
Mrs. PerrinDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 7, 1987
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$4.5M
Language
English, French, German, Greek, Latin
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