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.
- 7.5
- 1987
- Released
- 1h 45m
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
Muller
Pascal Rivet
BoulangerRichard Leboeuf
SagardXavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
NegusDaniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano TeacherJean-Paul Dubarry
Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
InfirmièreJacqueline Paris
Mrs. Perrin
René Bouloc
RestaurateurBenoît Henriet
CironMarcel Bellot
GuibourgAlain Clément
Michael Rottstock
Detlef Gericke
Michael Becker
Christian Sohn
Michel Ginot
Philippe Despaux
Albrecht Burkardt
German Soldier (uncredited)Tim Burkert
German Soldier (uncredited)
Sergio Kato
Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
Released
fr
$3,000,000.00
$4,542,825.00
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