Au Revoir les Enfants
1987Au 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.
Acted in
Gaspard Manesse
as Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
as Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
as Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
as François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Father Jean
François Berléand
as Father Michel
François Négret
as Joseph
Peter Fitz
as Muller
Pascal Rivet
as Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
as Sagard
Xavier Legrand
as Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
as Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
as Laviron
Luc Etienne
as Moreau
Daniel Edinger
as Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
as Florent
Irène Jacob
as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Jean-Paul Dubarry
as Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
as Infirmière
Jacqueline Paris
as Mrs. Perrin
René Bouloc
as Restaurateur
Thomas Peter Friedl
Benoît Henriet
as Ciron
Marcel Bellot
as Guibourg
Alain Clément
Michael Rottstock
Detlef Gericke
Michael Becker
Christian Sohn
Michel Ginot
Philippe Despaux
Albrecht Burkardt
as German Soldier (uncredited)
Tim Burkert
as German Soldier (uncredited)
Jürgen Ellinghaus
as Feldgendarm (uncredited)
Sergio Kato
as Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
