Au Revoir Les Enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss between 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.
Film detailing the Nazi occupation of France during WWII and a catholic boarding school's mission to protect Jewish children. Based on the director's own experiences during the period the film tells the story of a bright young French boy who shares a room with a new arrival who is hiding from German soldiers
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