

Forbidden Games (1952)
1h 27m 6.5/10 IMDb
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
Cast: Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie, Suzanne Courtal
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Other
Genocide / ethnic cleansing (referenced)War / combat
Violence & Physical Harm
Gun violence
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