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.
| Original Title | Au revoir les enfants |
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | Germany, France |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Louis Malle |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (714 votes) |
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"До свидания, дети" (1987) tells its story without decoration: humanity here is weakness and strength at once.
If you want cinema that leaves a mark — not entertains, but reaches — this is it.
For viewers for whom it matters that something stays after the credits.
Director: Louis Malle
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