Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

War ... and how it affects the lives of our children

1952 · 87 min · ★ 7.8 · Drama, War

Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.

Directed by René Clément · Written by René Clément

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Brigitte Fossey Paulette
Georges Poujouly Michel Dolle
Philippe de Chérisey Francis Gouard
Laurence Badie Berthe Dolle
Suzanne Courtal Madame Dolle
Lucien Hubert Monsieur Dolle
Madeleine Barbulée Red Cross Nun
Jacques Marin Georges Dolle
Pierre Merovée Raymond Dolle
Denise Péronne Jeanne Gouard
Violette Monnier Renée Dollé
Fernande Roy L'autre fille Gouard

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