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.
as Julien Quentin
as Jean Bonnet
as Mrs. Quentin
as François Quentin
as Father Jean
as Father Michel
as Joseph
as Muller
as Boulanger
as Sagard
as Babinot
as Negus
as Laviron
as Moreau
as Tinchaut
as Florent
as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
as Father Hippolyte
as Infirmière
as Mrs. Perrin
as Restaurateur
as Ciron
as Guibourg
as German Soldier (uncredited)
as German Soldier (uncredited)
as Feldgendarm (uncredited)
as Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
