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Introduction to film “Au Revoir les Enfants” takes place in 1944 during the German occupation of France. At an all boys boarding school near Paris, a young boy named Julien (le narrateur) tries to lead a normal childhood while war carries on in the world around him. One day, a new student, Jean Bonnet, arrives at the school. Jean Bonnet and Julien are an unlikely pair but soon become friends. As their friendship evolves, great secrets begin to surface about their pasts and new mysteries unfold about their futures.
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Au Revoir Les Enfants
un film de Louis Malle
Amanda RossEDU 505
Introduction Think about what information
you know about World War II. What groups of people did
Hitler persecute? What was the United State's involvement? Where did most of the war
physically taking place?
Take a moment to watch the attached video clip and
imagine you are a student in France hearing this information for the first time. What do you
do? How do you feel?
Introduction to film
“Au Revoir les Enfants” takes place in 1944 during the German
occupation of France. At an all boys boarding school near Paris, a young
boy named Julien (le narrateur) tries to lead a normal childhood while war carries on in the world
around him. One day, a new student, Jean Bonnet, arrives at the school. Jean Bonnet and Julien are an unlikely pair but soon become
friends. As their friendship evolves, great secrets begin to surface about
their pasts and new mysteries unfold about their futures.
CAN YOU GUESS THE SECRET?!
TaskAfter research and viewing the film, your
final goal will be to write a detailed film critique As part of the process, you will be required to
complete the following CHECKPOINTS:
CHECKPOINT 1: Create a “Fiche d’identite” for at least 2 of the following main characters from the film: Jean Bonnet, Julien, Pere Jean, or Joseph the worker
CHECKPOINT 2: Research Louis Malle (le realisateur) and his intentions while making the film. Create a list of interview questions to ask Louis Malle about his film
Process CHECKPOINT 1
During the occupation of France,
all persons were required to have identification (les papiers/les fiches
d’identite) on them at all times. The Gestapo could
demand to see these articles at any time.
Why might they want to check the identity of a French citizen?
Process CHECKPOINT 1
Create a “Fiche d’identite” for at least two of the main characters listed: Julien Quentin, Jean Bonnet, Pere Jean, Joseph the CookBy using the links below, you can find examples of authentic cards to guide you.
WWII Memorabilia
Carte d'Identite
Carte d'Identite Juif/Juive
Process CHECKPOINT 2
« As you know, the story Au revoir les enfants is personal
to me. The film is very close to what I lived through. But it became an amazing thing:
after having written the first scene and made some checks (…) I realised that there were certain differences, as over 45
years, my imagination had taken the beginning and my
memories had grown. »-Louis Malle
Process CHECKPOINT 2
Louis Malle BiographyLouis Malle Biography and FilmographyLouis Malle Bio
Use the following links to research Louis Malle and create an interview of at least ten questions that you would ask him. Please list any extra videos or websites you use to source information.
Process FINAL GOAL
• Critique du Film• Hampton Roads Critique• New York Times Review
After reading through several reviews, use the
“Film Review Writing Frame”
(on the next slide) to map out
your critique.
Think about what role the color of the film images, the music and other features play throughout the film. You may also wish to include: symbolism, connection to historical events, self-reflection.
Process FINAL GOAL
Film Review Writing Frame
What is the fi lm called?
J’ai regardé un film qui s’appelle
What kind of fi lm is it? What do you think of it?
C’est un et c’est
Who are the main characters?
Les personages principaux sont
What is the fi lm about?
Le film commence A la fin du film
What is the best bit about the fi lm?
Le meilleur du film est
I f you meet the director what will you say?
Si je rencontre le réalisateur je vais,
What ages is it suitable f or?
A mon avis, le film est convenable pour les personnes âgées de jusqu’à
Would you recommend this fi lm or not?
Je peux recommander ce film (√) Je ne peux pas recommander ce film (X)
parce que c’est
Once you have completed the outline, critique away! Allons-Y!
Evaluation
Rubric for evaluation of all CHECKPOINTS and FINAL project
Resources (Slide Number)
• U.S. Government "Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer" Excerpt:1943 - The History Channel Video Link (2)
• Au Revoir Les Enfants Bande Annonce: 1987 (3)• WWII Memorabilia, Carte d'Identite, Carte d'Identite Juif/Juive (6)• Louis Malle photo (7)• Louis Malle Biography, Louis Malle Biography and Filmography, Louis Malle Bio (8)• Critique du Film, Hampton Roads Critique, New York Times Review (9)
