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Forbidden Games
DramaWar

FORBIDDEN GAMES

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

19521h 27m7.8 TMDb

Directed by René Clément

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Brigitte Fossey

Brigitte Fossey

Paulette

Georges Poujouly

Georges Poujouly

Michel Dolle

Philippe de Chérisey

Philippe de Chérisey

Francis Gouard

Laurence Badie

Laurence Badie

Berthe Dolle

Suzanne Courtal

Suzanne Courtal

Madame Dolle

Lucien Hubert

Lucien Hubert

Monsieur Dolle

Madeleine Barbulée

Madeleine Barbulée

Red Cross Nun

Jacques Marin

Jacques Marin

Georges Dolle

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.6
Complexity7.8
Humor5.3
Realism9.7
Action4.2
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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