Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

1952/05/09 • Released • French

Drama
War
7.8
1h 27m

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

Overview

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.

Director : René Clément

Casts
Brigitte Fossey

Brigitte Fossey

Paulette

Georges Poujouly

Georges Poujouly

Michel Dolle

Philippe de Chérisey

Francis Gouard

Laurence Badie

Laurence Badie

Berthe Dolle

Suzanne Courtal

Madame Dolle

Lucien Hubert

Lucien Hubert

Monsieur Dolle

Madeleine Barbulée

Madeleine Barbulée

Red Cross Nun

Jacques Marin

Jacques Marin

Georges Dolle

Pierre Merovée

Raymond Dolle

Denise Péronne

Denise Péronne

Jeanne Gouard

Violette Monnier

Renée Dollé

Fernande Roy

L'autre fille Gouard

Louis Saintève

Le prêtre

André Wasley

André Wasley

Gouard - le voisin

Amédée

Francis Gouard

Marcel Mérovée

Raymond Dollé

André Enard

Le premier gendarme (uncredited)

Marcelle Feuillade

La mère de Paulette (uncredited)

Roger Fossey

Le père de Paulette (uncredited)

Louise Herbert

Louise Herbert

(uncredited)

Bernard Musson

Bernard Musson

Le deuxième gendarme (uncredited)

Annie Ravel

La cousine de Georges (uncredited)

Georges Sauval

Le conducteur de la charrette (uncredited)

Maud Slover

Une dame au centre des réfugiés (uncredited)

Janine Zorelli

Janine Zorelli

La vieille dame dans la charrette (uncredited)

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