Au Revoir les Enfants

#24 among films

0 Oscar wins · 2 nominations

Age rating

PG

Runtime

1h 45m

Au Revoir les Enfants is rated PG and runs 1h 45m.

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.

Streaming in Switzerland: blue TV