Au Revoir les Enfants(1987)
Au revoir les enfants
Au Revoir les Enfants Synopsis
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.
Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) is a drama and war film directed by Louis Malle, released on October 7, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette and Stanislas Carré de Malberg. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 748 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Malle
- Writers:
- Louis Malle
- Producers:
- Louis Malle
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Berta
- Production:
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films, mk2 Films, Stella Film, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,542,825
- Status:
- Released
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Louis Malle’s Au revoir les enfants - BFI release - english subtitle
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Au Revoir les Enfants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gaspard Manesse
as Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
as Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
as Mrs. Quentin
- Stanislas Carré de Malberg
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
as François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Father Jean
François Berléand
as Father Michel
François Négret
as Joseph
Peter Fitz
as Muller
- Pascal Rivet
Pascal Rivet
as Boulanger
- Richard Leboeuf
Richard Leboeuf
as Sagard
Xavier Legrand
as Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
as Negus
Key crew
Directed by Louis Malle, written by Louis Malle, produced by Louis Malle.
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Au Revoir les Enfants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 748 ratings.
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Au Revoir les Enfants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Au Revoir les Enfants online?
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Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Au Revoir les Enfants?
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The main cast of Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) includes Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg and Philippe Morier-Genoud. The film was directed by Louis Malle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Au Revoir les Enfants released?
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Au Revoir les Enfants was released on October 7, 1987 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Au Revoir les Enfants worth watching?
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Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 748 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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