Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)
Synopsis
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
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Gaspard Manesse
as Julien Quentin
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Raphael Fejtö
as Jean Bonnet
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Francine Racette
as Mrs. Quentin
- Stanislas Carré de Malberg as François Quentin
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Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Father Jean
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François Berléand
as Father Michel
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François Négret
as Joseph
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Peter Fitz
as Muller
- Pascal Rivet as Boulanger
- Richard Leboeuf as Sagard
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Xavier Legrand
as Babinot
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Arnaud Henriet
as Negus
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Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
as Laviron
- Luc Etienne as Moreau
- Daniel Edinger as Tinchaut
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Ami Flammer
as Florent
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Irène Jacob
as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
- Jean-Paul Dubarry as Father Hippolyte
Crew
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Louis Malle
Director
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Renato Berta
Director of Photography
- Emmanuelle Castro Editor
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Louis Malle
Producer
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Louis Malle
Screenplay
