Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)

Movie 1h 45m PG fr “Au revoir les enfants”

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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.

Mood & vibe

mood

Melancholic 95 Cathartic 88

pace

Slow burn 75

tone

Dark 85

theme

Grief 90 Isolation 80 Coming of age 70

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