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.
Media
Criterion Trailer 330: Au Revoir Les Enfants
Louis Malle’s Au revoir les enfants - BFI release - english subtitle
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
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Laviron
Luc Etienne
Moreau
Daniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
Florent
Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Jean-Paul Dubarry
Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
Infirmière
Jacqueline Paris
Mrs. Perrin
René Bouloc
Restaurateur
Thomas Peter Friedl
Benoît Henriet
Ciron
Marcel Bellot
Guibourg
Alain Clément
Michael Rottstock
Detlef Gericke
Michael Becker
Christian Sohn
Michel Ginot
Philippe Despaux
Albrecht Burkardt
German Soldier (uncredited)
Tim Burkert
German Soldier (uncredited)
Jürgen Ellinghaus
Feldgendarm (uncredited)
Sergio Kato
Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
