
Overview
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

Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin

Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet

Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin

Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin

Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean

François Berléand
Father Michel

François Négret
Joseph

Peter Fitz
Muller

Pascal Rivet
Boulanger

Richard Leboeuf
Sagard

Xavier Legrand
Babinot

Arnaud Henriet
Negus