" There is only one real fear and that's the fear only a few have courage to challenge evil "

Rating: 8/10 (28 June 2010)

In the country of France, there were many atrocities inflicted against the nation as a whole. Divide the country by the number of children the Germans destroyed during World War II and you'll discover too many to account for. Of course, out of every massacre, one or two survivors arose after the war to point an accusing finger at those responsible. One of those eye witnesses was Louis Malle. It was his memory who wrote and then later Directed this incredible story called " Au Revoir Les Enfants. " The name translates to " Good-by little Children. " It is the sad story of two French school boys, Julien Quentin (Gaspard Manesse and Jean Bonnet (Raphael Fejtö) who attended a Catholic School under Nazi Supervision. The Germans do not immediately know there are Jewish people hiding in the school. However, as the Occupation drags into the third year of the war, the secret information reaches the SS and the Gastapo. It is then the courage of those who protected the Jews, really shines as they risk their own lives to keep them hidden. The stark Black and White film is a monumental tribute to the French people and their Priests who offered up their lives for their beliefs. The cast and the Director have without much effort created a living Classic to stand for all time. A remarkable film which is easily recommended to any with the patience to watch it through. ****