Forbidden Games (1952)

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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.

• Released: 1952-05-09
• Genres: Drama, War
• Runtime: 1h 27m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.8/10 from 364 votes

Directed by René Clément.

Top cast

• Brigitte Fossey as Paulette
• Georges Poujouly as Michel Dolle
• Philippe de Chérisey as Francis Gouard
• Laurence Badie as Berthe Dolle
• Suzanne Courtal as Madame Dolle
• Lucien Hubert as Monsieur Dolle
• Madeleine Barbulée as Red Cross Nun
• Jacques Marin as Georges Dolle
• Pierre Merovée as Raymond Dolle
• Denise Péronne as Jeanne Gouard

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Forbidden Games

• United States: stream on Darkroom
• United Kingdom: stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel

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