Forbidden Games

1952 · 1h 27m

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

Cast

Brigitte Fossey

Paulette

Georges Poujouly

Michel Dolle

PD

Philippe de Chérisey

Francis Gouard

Laurence Badie

Berthe Dolle

SC

Suzanne Courtal

Madame Dolle