Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)
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.
Director: Louis Malle
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 7, 1987
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
Screenplay
- Louis Malle (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editing: Emmanuelle Castro
Production: Nouvelles Éditions de Films, MK2 Films, Stella Film, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)
Country: Germany, France
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, ελληνικά, Latin
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: fr
Themes
World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, World War II: Global Conflict
Keywords
france, parent child relationship, resistance, vichy regime, holocaust (shoah), deportation, jew persecution, auschwitz-birkenau concentration camp, national socialism, biography, antisemitism, best friend, catholicism, resistance fighter, jewish boy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Au Revoir les Enfants?
- Au Revoir les Enfants was directed by Louis Malle.
- Who stars in Au Revoir les Enfants?
- Au Revoir les Enfants stars Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Philippe Morier-Genoud, François Berléand.
- How long is Au Revoir les Enfants?
- Au Revoir les Enfants has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Au Revoir les Enfants?
- Au Revoir les Enfants is a Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of Au Revoir les Enfants?
- Au Revoir les Enfants had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Au Revoir les Enfants gross?
- Au Revoir les Enfants grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Au Revoir les Enfants produced?
- Au Revoir les Enfants was produced in Germany, France.
- What are the themes of Au Revoir les Enfants?
- The themes of Au Revoir les Enfants include: World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, World War II: Global Conflict.