Goodbye Children

About the movie

In France during World War II, 12-year old Julien reluctantly returns for his second semester at a Catholic boarding school. On the first night there, he meets a new boy named Jean in the dormitory. Jean is one of three Jewish refugees that the headmaster has decided to shelter at his school. The two intelligent boys start off as rivals, both being exceptionally intelligent, but end up as best friends. An unlucky chain of events results in the Gestapo paying a visit to the school, and the film tells how ignorance and only one unthinking moment can have consequences more serious than a boy could ever imagine.
This heavily awarded and very memorable classic is based on a childhood memory of Louis Malle and the part of Julien is his alter ego. Among other awards, it has won a BAFTA Film Award for Best direction, 7 César Awards and 3 David Awards.

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