This reviewer is grateful for the editing choices, and the way the director was able to elicit such a range of emotions from this young actress. Their friendship and the innocence with which they channel their grief into a mutual project are the focus of the film. She is taken in by a French farm family and forms an instant bond with the youngest son, who is a few years older than her. ![]() Brigitte Fossey is simply marvelous as the little girl dealing with the early days of WWII, and the loss of her family and her dog. While this is no "Ponette" in terms of heartbreaking emotion.if the last ten minutes of this film dosen't tug on your heart strings.you may want to call a cardiologist and have your heart checked.Ī quiet little film that explores how children respond when in a terrifying situation outside of their control. Though our two little scamps do go down a (slightly) dark trail, it is their love for each other that is the heart of the film. While it does suffer from some predictable sub-plots and unintentional (era specific) cheesiness.the bulk of the film focuses on the innocence of children and speaks to their resilience. It was hard to get past some of his "scenes" without feeling uncomfortable. Paulettes puppy Jocko was a real source of distress for me as well, although he is sort of the foundation (along with her parents) for what transpires later in the film. Which was completely unexpected coming from a film of this era and really set a tone for the trials and tribulations of poor little Paulette. The first fifteen minutes of this film are (aside from some chessy stock war footage) truly gut wrenching. And not only are they the two youngest actors, they may well be the best two actors in the film (in my opinion). What a wonderful surprise this was as both Brigitte Fossey and Georges Poujouly do a remarkable job as Paulette and Michel. Rare is the child who comes across as believable, especially in dramatic situations. Overall, Forbidden Games isn't a children's film, which is how many modern studios might have perverted it in order to fit the marketplace, and it isn't a war film it transcends both generic categories and becomes something more profound.Īs I've said before stories with children in major roles are always a gamble for me. The film loses me in the subplot about stealing crosses and neighborly rivalry I suspect each of these relates to a metaphor Clement tries to develop or a commentary on religious comfort in times of sorrow, but I couldn't fully understand how the metaphor applied. The children attempt to hold on to their innocence while coming to terms with the realities of death and war. The rest of the film follows Paulette, played with all the sweet innocence in the world by five-year-old Brigitte Fossey, and her friendship with Michel, a boy who lives on a farm. Focusing on the cavalcade of refugees and a little girl and her pet, director Rene Clement personalizes war that post-modern filmmakers balk from. The first fifteen minutes of this film are more effective than most blood-and-guts, modern-day war films. IPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad iPad, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, 9.Two children bond over creating a pet cemetery during WWII. IPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Plus: 1284x2778 IPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max: 1242x2688 ![]() IPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone 11 Pro: 1125x2436 IPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s plus, iPhone 7 plus, iPhone 8 plus: 1242x2208 IPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8: 750x1334 IPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone SE: 640x1136 IPhone: iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS: 320x480
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