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1987·105 min·Dir. Louis Malle·★ 8.0
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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.
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How Good Is Au Revoir les Enfants?
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7.8Highly Rated
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★ TMDB7.5
★ IMDb8.0
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Absolutely Worth Watching
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