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.
1987 | 1 h 44 min
Director: Louis Malle
Stars: Raphael Fejtö, Gaspard Manesse
