Goodbye Children
Set in a French boarding school during World War II, this poignant film by Louis Malle explores the friendship between two boys, one of whom harbors a dangerous secret. The narrative delves into themes of innocence, betrayal, and the harsh realities of war. The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and features strong performances by Gaspard Manesse and Raphael Fejtö. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.
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Director: Louis Malle
Actors: Francine Racette, François Berléand, François Négret, Gaspard Manesse, Pascal Rivet, Peter Fitz, Philippe Morier-Genoud, Raphael Fejtö, Richard Leboeuf, Stanislas Carré de Malberg
Country: France, Italy, West Germany
Company: MK2 Productions, Nouvelles Éditions de Films (NEF), Stella Film
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars, 28 wins & 12 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $4,575,613
Duration:
1h 44minRelease: 1987
Release Date: 1987-10-07
IMDb: 8
TMDB: 7.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 88
FilmAffinity: 7.8