Au Revoir Les Enfants
A young student at a Catholic boarding school in Nazi‑occupied France forms a close friendship with a new classmate, only to discover a secret that puts both boys and their fragile world in mortal danger.
Synopsis
*Au revoir les enfants* tells the story of two boys in Nazi-occupied France, exploring themes of friendship and profound loss. Set at a provincial Catholic boarding school, the film follows the close bond between the two young protagonists until a secret is uncovered. Drawing on events from writer-director Louis Malle’s own childhood, the film offers a nuanced and carefully observed portrayal of courage, cowardice, and the painful process of growing up.
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Emmanuelle CastroShot by Renato BertaDesigned by Willy Holt
Box Office
1987 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$4.5M
Also known as
- Auf Wiedersehen, Kinderde
- Au revoir les enfantsen
- Goodbye, Childrenen
- Adiós, muchachoses
- Arrivederci ragazziit
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41 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Gaspard Manesse
as Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejto
as Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
as Mme Quentin
Stanislas Carre De Malberg
as François Quentin
Philippe Morier Genoud
as Père Jean
Francois Berleand
as Père Michel
Francois Negret
as Joseph
Peter Fitz
as Muller
Pascal Rivet
as Boulanger
Benoit Henriet
as Ciron
Richard Leboeuf
as Sagard
Xavier Legrand
as Babinot
Supporting cast
22Arnaud Henriet
as Negus
Jean Sebastien Chauvin
as Laviron
Luc Etienne
as Moreau
Daniel Edinger
as Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
as Florent
Jean Paul Dubarry
as Father Hippolyte
Jacqueline Staup
as Infirmière
Jacqueline Paris
as Mrs. Perrin
Rene Bouloc
as Restaurateur
Thomas Peter Friedl
Marcel Bellot
as Guibourg
Alain Clement
Michael Rottstock
Detlef Gericke
Michael Becker Nm0065528
Christian Sohn
Michel Ginot
Philippe Despaux
Albrecht Burkardt
as German Soldier (uncredited)
Tim Burkert
as German Soldier (uncredited)
Jurgen Ellinghaus
as Feldgendarm (uncredited)
Sergio Kato
as Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
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1Writers
1Other crew
6Parents Guide
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