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A timeless evocation of the loss of innocence, Rene Clement's devastating Forbidden games tells the story of a young orphan and her friend forced to fend for themselves in World War II France.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Janus Films, Silver Films Corp, Studio Canal, Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors: Clément, René, 1913-1996, Dorfmann, Robert, 1912-1999, Aurenche, Jean, Bost, Pierre, 1901-1975, Fossey, Brigitte, Poujouly, Georges, 1940-2000, Badie, Lawrence, Courtal, Suzanne, Marin, Jacques, 1919-2001, Monnier, Violette, Roy, Fernande, Wasley, Andre, Boyer, François, 1920-2003
Format: Video DVD
Language:French
Language Notes:In French with optional English subtitles.
Published: [New York] : Janus Films : [2006]
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 > France > Drama.
Friendship in children > France > Paris > Drama.
Children > France > Drama.
Foreign films.
Motion pictures, French.
War films.
Feature films.
Description
Summary:A timeless evocation of the loss of innocence, Rene Clement's devastating Forbidden games tells the story of a young orphan and her friend forced to fend for themselves in World War II France.
Item Description:Originally released as a French motion picture in 1952.
Based on the novel by François Boyer.
A foreign film (France)
Released as part of the "Essential Art House : 50 Years of Janus Films."
Full screen presentation.
Aspect ratio 1.33:1.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; region 1; Dolby digital mono.
Awards:Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Robert Juillard ; editor, Roger Dwyre ; music, Narcios Yepes.