
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.

Julien Quentin

Jean Bonnet

Mrs. Quentin

François Quentin

Father Jean

Father Michel

Joseph

Muller
Boulanger
Sagard
Babinot

Negus

Laviron
Moreau
Tinchaut

Florent

Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Father Hippolyte

Infirmière
Mrs. Perrin

Restaurateur

Ciron
Guibourg
German Soldier (uncredited)
German Soldier (uncredited)
Feldgendarm (uncredited)

Jean-Pierre (uncredited)

2025-03-02
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1947-08-05
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