Au Revoir les Enfants - (1987)Released
Overview
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.
Genres
DramaWar
Production Countries
GermanyFranceItaly
Production Companies
CNCNouvelles Éditions de Films (NEF)Stella FilmsN.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)Soficas InvestimagesImages InvestissementsSofica CréationsMK2 FilmsRAI
Spoken Languages
EnglishFrançaisDeutschελληνικάLatin
Release Date
1987-10-07
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Runtime
105 minutes