Au Revoir les Enfants
1987
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
October 7, 1987
Director
Louis Malle
Runtime
1h 45m
Cast
Gaspard ManesseRaphael FejtöFrancine RacetteStanislas Carré de MalbergPhilippe Morier-GenoudFrançois BerléandFrançois NégretPeter FitzPascal RivetRichard Leboeuf
Production
Nouvelles Éditions de FilmsMK2 FilmsStella FilmN.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)
Genres
DramaWar