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Feature film — 1952

Forbidden Games (1952)

7.81h 27mDrama — War

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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Director: René Clément

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Cast & crew

Brigitte Fossey as Paulette

Brigitte Fossey

Paulette

Georges Poujouly as Michel Dolle

Georges Poujouly

Michel Dolle

P

Philippe de Chérisey

Francis Gouard

Laurence Badie as Berthe Dolle

Laurence Badie

Berthe Dolle

S

Suzanne Courtal

Madame Dolle

Lucien Hubert as Monsieur Dolle

Lucien Hubert

Monsieur Dolle

Madeleine Barbulée as Red Cross Nun

Madeleine Barbulée

Red Cross Nun

Jacques Marin as Georges Dolle

Jacques Marin

Georges Dolle

P

Pierre Merovée

Raymond Dolle

Denise Péronne as Jeanne Gouard

Denise Péronne

Jeanne Gouard

V

Violette Monnier

Renée Dollé

F

Fernande Roy

L'autre fille Gouard

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