Forbidden Games

Story

Synopsis

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

René Clément, Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche

Language

French

Country

France

Release date

9 May 1952

Box office

$10,188

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Brigitte Fossey

  Paulette

• 

  Georges Poujouly

  Michel Dolle

• Philippe de Chérisey

  Francis Gouard

• 

  Laurence Badie

  Berthe Dolle

• Suzanne Courtal

  Madame Dolle

• 

  Lucien Hubert

  Monsieur Dolle

• 

  Madeleine Barbulée

  Red Cross Nun

• 

  Jacques Marin

  Georges Dolle

• Pierre Merovée

  Raymond Dolle

• 

  Denise Péronne

  Jeanne Gouard

• Violette Monnier

  Renée Dollé

• Fernande Roy

  L'autre fille Gouard