Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)

• Drama
• War

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (762 votes)

Release date

October 7, 1987

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

French

Director

Louis Malle

Status

Released