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.
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Verdict: Break Even
> Louis Malle (Director)
> Renato Berta (Director of Photography)
> Yann Gilbert (Assistant Director)
> Mathieu Amalric (Assistant Director Trainee)
> Patrick Cartoux (Second Assistant Director)
> Louis Malle (Screenplay)