
Au Revoir les Enfants
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.
Top Cast


Gaspard Manesse
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin


Raphael Fejtö
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet


Francine Racette
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin


Stanislas Carré de Malberg
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin


Philippe Morier-Genoud
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean


François Berléand
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Berléand
Father Michel


François Négret
François Négret
Joseph
François Négret
Joseph


Peter Fitz
Peter Fitz
Muller
Peter Fitz
Muller
Pascal Rivet
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
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