Au revoir les enfants

Released Year: 1987

Certificate: U

Runtime: 104 minutes

Genre: Drama, War

IMDB Rating:

Meta Score: 88

Director: Louis Malle

Stars: Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg

No of Votes: 31163

Gross: 4542825

Overview: A French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives. He becomes the roommate of the top student in his class. Rivals at first, the roommates form a bond and share a secret.

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