Au Revoir les Enfants
1987•PG•1h 45m•7.5•Released
DramaWar
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.
Director
Louis Malle
Writer
Louis Malle
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$5M
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Cast
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
Muller
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Laviron
Luc Etienne
Moreau
Daniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Production
Company
Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Company
mk2 Films
Company
Stella Film
Company
N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)
Producer
Louis Malle
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