Forbidden Games(1952)
“War ... and how it affects the lives of our children”
Overview
Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
Director
René Clément
Studio
Silver Films
Revenue
$10K
Cast
Brigitte Fossey
as Paulette
Georges Poujouly
as Michel Dolle
Philippe de Chérisey
as Francis Gouard
Laurence Badie
as Berthe Dolle
Suzanne Courtal
as Madame Dolle
Lucien Hubert
as Monsieur Dolle
Madeleine Barbulée
as Red Cross Nun
Jacques Marin
as Georges Dolle
Pierre Merovée
as Raymond Dolle
Denise Péronne
as Jeanne Gouard
Violette Monnier
as Renée Dollé
Fernande Roy
as L'autre fille Gouard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
French
Rating
7.8 / 10
Box Office
$10K
Production Companies
Silver Films
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What is Forbidden Games about?▼
Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
Who directed Forbidden Games?▼
Forbidden Games was directed by René Clément and released in 1952. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Forbidden Games?▼
Forbidden Games has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Forbidden Games?▼
The cast of Forbidden Games includes Brigitte Fossey as Paulette, Georges Poujouly as Michel Dolle, Philippe de Chérisey as Francis Gouard, Laurence Badie as Berthe Dolle, Suzanne Courtal as Madame Dolle and more.
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