Au Revoir les Enfants

Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)

U/A 13+ 07/10/1987
  • Drama, War
  • 1 hr 45 min
75%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $105
  • Revenue :$4,542,825

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $105
  • Revenue :$4,542,825

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.
Top Billed Cast
Gaspard Manesse
Gaspard Manesse

Julien Quentin

Raphael Fejtö
Raphael Fejtö

Jean Bonnet

Francine Racette
Francine Racette

Mrs. Quentin

Stanislas Carré de Malberg
Stanislas Carré de Malberg

François Quentin

Philippe Morier-Genoud
Philippe Morier-Genoud

Father Jean

François Berléand
François Berléand

Father Michel

François Négret
François Négret

Joseph

Peter Fitz
Peter Fitz

Muller

Arnaud Henriet
Arnaud Henriet

Negus

Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin

Laviron

Ami Flammer
Ami Flammer

Florent

Irène Jacob
Irène Jacob

Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher

Jacqueline Staup
Jacqueline Staup

Infirmière

René Bouloc
René Bouloc

Restaurateur

Thomas Peter Friedl
Thomas Peter Friedl

Sergio Kato
Sergio Kato

Jean-Pierre (uncredited)

lines
Crew Members
Louis Malle
Louis Malle

Director

Louis Malle
Louis Malle

Screenplay

Louis Malle
Louis Malle

Producer

Renato Berta
Renato Berta

Director of Photography

Willy Holt
Willy Holt

Production Design

Jérôme Navarro
Jérôme Navarro

Thanks

Marc Koninckx
Marc Koninckx

Steadicam Operator

Claude Villand
Claude Villand

Sound Mixer

Mathieu Amalric
Mathieu Amalric

Assistant Director Trainee

Eva Simonet
Eva Simonet

Publicist

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