Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games (1952) is a drama, war film directed by René Clément rated 7.8/10.

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.

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