Au Revoir les Enfants

Plot

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.

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