Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,542,825.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 10.046 |
Directed By
Louis Malle
Crew
Willy Holt
Corinne Jorry
Louis Malle
Louis Malle
Louis Malle
Renato Berta
Emmanuelle Castro
Jean-Yves Asselin
Yann Gilbert
Susan Robertson
Gérald Molto
Jeanne Biras
France Lachapelle
Jérôme Navarro
Claude Villand
Marc Koninckx
Jean-Claude Laureux
Iris Carrière
Mathieu Amalric
Jean-Pierre Duret
Hélène Robin
Susan Robertson
Jeanne-Louise Bulliard
Patrick Cartoux
Jérôme Boussier
Sylvie Meyer
Benoît Clémenceau
Daniel Couteau
Alain Guyard
Chantal Desmoulins
Marie-France Poulizac
Bernard Le Roux
Christian Ferry
Eva Simonet
Jean-Marie Fadier
Bernadette Zinck
Stéphane Cresta
Michel Grimaud
Robert Prévost
Jean-Paul Toraille
TOP CAST
Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
Muller
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Laviron
Luc Etienne
Moreau
Daniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
Florent
Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Jean-Paul Dubarry
Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
Infirmière
Jacqueline Paris
Mrs. Perrin
René Bouloc
Restaurateur
Benoît Henriet
Ciron
Marcel Bellot
Guibourg
Albrecht Burkardt
German Soldier (uncredited)
Tim Burkert
German Soldier (uncredited)
Jürgen Ellinghaus
Feldgendarm (uncredited)
Sergio Kato
Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
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