Drama,War
Germany,France,Italy
Au Revoir les Enfants is a 1987 French drama film directed by Louis Malle and written by Malle and Jean-Claude Carrière. The film is set in occupied France during World War II and follows the story of two boys, Julien Quentin and Jean Bonnet, who become close friends at a Catholic boarding school.
Julien, a young boy from a wealthy family, is initially wary of Jean, a new boy at the school who is quiet and reserved. However, the two boys eventually become close friends, sharing secrets and adventures together. Julien begins to suspect that Jean is hiding something, and eventually discovers that he is actually a Jewish boy who has been hidden at the school by the headmaster, Father Jean.
As the war intensifies and the Gestapo become more active in the area, the boys' friendship is put to the test. Despite Julien's efforts to help and protect Jean, the situation inevitably leads to a devastating loss, and a profound sense of grief and isolation.
The film is a powerful exploration of themes such as innocence, friendship, betrayal, and the devastating impact of war on young lives. It is widely considered to be one of the most moving and affecting films about the Holocaust, and has been praised for its subtlety, sensitivity, and emotional depth.
