Au Revoir les Enfants
1987·Movie·
·1h 45min


About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeLoss Of InnocenceMoral AmbiguityFriendshipHistorical Perspective
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersHistorical ContextInnocence LostBetrayalForbidden FriendshipSecret IdentitiesGrowing Up During WartimeFriendship Across DividesMoral Dilemmas
- Narrative
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Louis Malle, Renato Berta, Yann Gilbert
Produced by:
Louis Malle