Forbidden Games

1952 · Jeux interdits

Directed by

René Clément

Starring

Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey

Runtime

1h 27m

Country

USA

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.