Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)
Au Revoir les Enfants is a 1987 French-language drama movie directed by Louis Malle, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö and Francine Racette.
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.
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What is Au Revoir les Enfants 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.
When was Au Revoir les Enfants released?
Au Revoir les Enfants was released on 7 October 1987.
How long is Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants runs 1h 45m.
Who made Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants was directed by Louis Malle.
Where can I watch Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Au Revoir les Enfants
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Fandango At Home
Buy: Fandango At Home
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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