Au Revoir les Enfants

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Gaspard ManesseJulien Quentin

Raphael FejtöJean Bonnet

Francine RacetteMrs. Quentin

Stanislas Carré de Malberg

Stanislas Carré de MalbergFrançois Quentin

Philippe Morier-GenoudFather Jean

François BerléandFather Michel

François NégretJoseph

Peter FitzMuller

Pascal Rivet

Pascal RivetBoulanger

Richard Leboeuf

Richard LeboeufSagard

Xavier LegrandBabinot

Arnaud HenrietNegus