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Au Revoir les Enfants

PG19871h 45mLouis Malle
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 88
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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.

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FranceParent Child RelationshipResistanceVichy RegimeHolocaust (shoah)World War IiDeportationJew PersecutionAuschwitz-birkenau Concentration CampNational Socialism

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What is Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) about?

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…

Who stars in Au Revoir les Enfants?

Au Revoir les Enfants stars Gaspard Manesse (Julien Quentin), Raphael Fejtö (Jean Bonnet), Francine Racette (Mrs. Quentin), Stanislas Carré de Malberg (François Quentin), Philippe Morier-Genoud (Father Jean). The film was directed by Louis Malle.

How long is Au Revoir les Enfants?

Au Revoir les Enfants has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG.

Is Au Revoir les Enfants worth watching?

Au Revoir les Enfants holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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