Au Revoir les Enfants

Au Revoir les Enfants

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  • 1987
  • 1 hr 45 min
  •  7.512  (705)
  •   Released

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.

Au Revoir les Enfants
Louis Malle’s Au revoir les enfants - BFI release - english subtitle

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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.
  • Release Date
    1987
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    fr
  • Rating
    7.512  (705)