Au Revoir les Enfants
7.5/10
Rating
105 min
Runtime
1987
Release Year
Louis Malle
Director
Cast
Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Philippe Morier-Genoud
Quick Synopsis
Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, Au Revoir les Enfants follows the story of two boys attending a Catholic boarding school in a rural town. They develop a close friendship, sharing their daily lives and experiences, but their bond is tested when a hidden secret about one of the boys comes to light. Drawing from director Louis Malle's own childhood experiences, the film carefully portrays the themes of bravery, fear, and the painful loss of innocence amid the harsh realities of war.
Detailed Synopsis of Au Revoir les Enfants
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.
