Le vieil homme et l'enfant

Feb 19 1968 Not Rated 1h 30m
Comedy, Drama

A story of the caring friendship formed between a crusty, old anti-Semite and an eight-year-old Jewish boy who goes to live with him during World War II.

Plot

Claude is a Jew. Because of the risks of an arrest (France is occupied by the Nazis), his parents send him away to an elderly couple in the country. Pepe, the husband, is a Petain supporter and a anti-Semite, but he does not know about Claude's religion. The film is the story of their growing mutual affection.

Written by

Claude Berri, Gérard Brach, Michel Rivelin

Directed by

Claude Berri

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

P.A.C., Valoria Films, Renn Productions

Languages

Français

Awards

5 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,682
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA