Au Revoir les Enfants(1987)
Overview
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
Studio
Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Gaspard Manesse
as Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
as Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
as Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
as François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Father Jean
François Berléand
as Father Michel
François Négret
as Joseph
Peter Fitz
as Muller
Pascal Rivet
as Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
as Sagard
Xavier Legrand
as Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
as Negus
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Nouvelles Éditions de Films • MK2 Films • Stella Film
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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.
Who directed Au Revoir les Enfants?▼
Au Revoir les Enfants was directed by Louis Malle and released in 1987. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Au Revoir les Enfants?▼
Au Revoir les Enfants has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Au Revoir les Enfants?▼
The cast of Au Revoir les Enfants includes Gaspard Manesse as Julien Quentin, Raphael Fejtö as Jean Bonnet, Francine Racette as Mrs. Quentin, Stanislas Carré de Malberg as François Quentin, Philippe Morier-Genoud as Father Jean and more.
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