Forbidden Games

May 9, 1952

1h 27m

★ 7.8

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.

Genres

Drama

War

Production Companies

Silver Films

Forbidden Games Trailers

Cast

Paulette

Brigitte Fossey

Michel Dolle

Georges Poujouly

Francis Gouard

Philippe de Chérisey

Berthe Dolle

Laurence Badie

Madame Dolle

Suzanne Courtal

Monsieur Dolle

Lucien Hubert

Red Cross Nun

Madeleine Barbulée

Georges Dolle

Jacques Marin

Raymond Dolle

Pierre Merovée

Jeanne Gouard

Denise Péronne

Renée Dollé

Violette Monnier

L'autre fille Gouard

Fernande Roy

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