Au Revoir les Enfants
1987 · 105 MIN · IMDB 8.0 · 37,237 VOTES · DIR. Louis Malle
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 895 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:36 Julien, don't start this again. Be reasonable.
00:05:36 She's a real dish.
00:09:17 Here, the stretch of our shattered fists
00:13:04 Death to the Saracens!
00:16:44 Here. It'll taste better now.
00:19:59 But class isn't over. Bring your books.
00:26:05 Do you hate music?
00:30:07 You mustn't believe rumors.
00:33:48 - Can I have a tub too? - In there.
00:38:27 Good riddance.
00:42:53 Jean Kippel...
00:46:51 - That's strong. - It's the real thing, dummy.
00:51:14 Wow!
00:58:34 Three times a day. Sit up straight.
01:02:13 we live in a time of discord and hatred.
01:05:52 Julien, have you gone mad!
01:08:19 He's from Marseilles.
01:11:34 - Then he's no dummy. - Not at all.
01:14:37 Move over, guys.
01:20:29 - And the jam? - Mine.
01:25:28 I never see mine either.
01:29:01 Answer me.
01:35:30 You, come here.
01:42:34 but I'll remember every second of that January morning until the day I die.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed895
Dialogue density8.5 lines / min
First line00:00:36
Final line01:42:34
Production Record
DirectorLouis Malle
LanguageFrench
Revenue$4,542,825
IMDb votes37,237