Au Revoir les Enfants
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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.
Storyline
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.
Released
1987
Runtime
1h 45min
Director
Revenue
$4,542,825
Status
Released
Language
French
Production
CNC, NEF, Stella Films, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I), Soficas Investimages, Images Investissements, Sofica Créations, MK2 Films, RAI
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