Film · Drama, War

Forbidden Games (1952)

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

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

Writers

François Boyer, Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche

Country

France

Language

French

Release date

May 9, 1952

Original title

Jeux interdits