Genres: Drama, War
Languages: English, French, German, Greek, Latin
Year: 1987
Vote: 7.505
Festival & Award: Venice - Golden Lion
Au Revoir les Enfants
The showmakers
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.
Indie vibes check
Louis Malle's deeply personal film was produced within the French film industry with substantial funding, making it not strictly independent.