
Au Revoir les Enfants
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.
Top Billed Cast

Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin

Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet

Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin

Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin

Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
Featured Crew

Willy Holt
Production Design
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design

Louis Malle
Screenplay

Louis Malle
Director

Louis Malle
Producer

Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Emmanuelle Castro
Editor
Jean-Yves Asselin
Unit Manager
Yann Gilbert
Assistant Director
Susan Robertson
Makeup Artist
Gérald Molto
Production Manager
Jeanne Biras
Casting