

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.

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
Louis Malle
Louis Malle
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