Au Revoir les Enfants

Au revoir les enfants

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.

Budget

$3,000,000

Revenue

$4,542,825

Production

Nouvelles Éditions de Films, mk2 Films, Stella Film, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I)