Forbidden Games (1952)

War ... and how it affects the lives of our children

• Drama
• War

Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.

Rating

7.8 / 10 (368 votes)

Release date

May 9, 1952

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

French

Director

René Clément

Status

Released