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Forbidden Games

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

★ 7.8 / 10 (368 votes)May 9, 195287 minFR
DramaWar

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMay 9, 1952
StatusReleased
Runtime87 min
Rating★ 7.8 / 10
Certification—
Original languageFrench
CountryFrance
Budget—
Revenue$10,188
ProductionSilver Films
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Crew

Director

René Clément

Writers

François Boyer, René Clément, François Boyer

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Cast

Brigitte FosseyBrigitte FosseyPaulette
Georges PoujoulyGeorges PoujoulyMichel Dolle
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Philippe de ChériseyFrancis Gouard
Laurence BadieLaurence BadieBerthe Dolle
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Suzanne CourtalMadame Dolle
Lucien HubertLucien HubertMonsieur Dolle
Madeleine BarbuléeMadeleine BarbuléeRed Cross Nun
Jacques MarinJacques MarinGeorges Dolle
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Pierre MerovéeRaymond Dolle
Denise PéronneDenise PéronneJeanne Gouard
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Violette MonnierRenée Dollé
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Fernande RoyL'autre fille Gouard
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