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Forbidden Games
“War ... and how it affects the lives of our children”
7.8 / 10• 1952• 1h 27m•NR• French
DramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Brigitte Fossey
Paulette
Lead
Georges Poujouly
Michel Dolle
Pd
Philippe de Chérisey
Francis Gouard
Laurence Badie
Berthe Dolle
SC
Suzanne Courtal
Madame Dolle
Lucien Hubert
Monsieur Dolle
Madeleine Barbulée
Red Cross Nun
Jacques Marin
Georges Dolle
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. René Clément's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Forbidden Games is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
