Originally titled Les Jeux Interdits, this black and white film is presented by Horsham Film Society – Tickets £5
Director: René Clément
Starring: Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey, Amédée
Language: French
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.
Academy Awards, 1953 Winner Honorary Award. Best Foreign Language Film first released in the United States during 1952
