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War ... and how it affects the lives of our children - Forbidden Games
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Title: Forbidden Games

Release Date: 9 May 1952

Runtime: 1h 27m

Genre: Drama, War

Director: Silver Films

Production Companies: Silver Films

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 7.779 (312 votes)

Cast

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