Au Revoir les Enfants
1987-10-07 | 105 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Gaspard ManesseJulien Quentin
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Raphael FejtöJean Bonnet
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Francine RacetteMrs. Quentin
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Stanislas Carré de MalbergFrançois Quentin
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Philippe Morier-GenoudFather Jean
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François BerléandFather Michel
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François NégretJoseph
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Peter FitzMuller
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Arnaud HenrietNegus
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Jean-Sébastien ChauvinLaviron
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Ami FlammerFlorent
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Irène JacobMs. Davenne, Piano Teacher
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Jacqueline StaupInfirmière
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