Au Revoir les Enfants
Au revoir les enfants
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Louis Malle’s Au revoir les enfants - BFI release - english subtitleOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-08
Top Cast
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Gaspard Manesse
Julien Quentin
Raphael Fejtö
Jean Bonnet
Francine Racette
Mrs. Quentin
Stanislas Carré de Malberg
François Quentin
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Father Jean
François Berléand
Father Michel
François Négret
Joseph
Peter Fitz
Muller
Pascal Rivet
Boulanger
Richard Leboeuf
Sagard
Xavier Legrand
Babinot
Arnaud Henriet
Negus
Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
Laviron
Luc Etienne
Moreau
Daniel Edinger
Tinchaut
Ami Flammer
Florent
Irène Jacob
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Jean-Paul Dubarry
Father Hippolyte
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.51x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Malle
- Original Title
- Au revoir les enfants
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Greek, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films, Stella Film, N.E.F. Filmproduktion, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Malle
Louis Malle
Renato Berta
Emmanuelle Castro
Louis Malle
Department Leadership Roster
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Emmanuelle Castro
Editor
Willy Holt
Production Design
Louis Malle
Director
Louis Malle
Screenplay
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Louis Malle
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Au Revoir les Enfants about?
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.
Who directed Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in Au Revoir les Enfants?
The principal cast of Au Revoir les Enfants includes Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Philippe Morier-Genoud.
When was Au Revoir les Enfants released and how long is it?
Au Revoir les Enfants was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (1.51 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Au Revoir les Enfants?
Au Revoir les Enfants holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).