Forbidden Games_
Original: Jeux interdits
"War ... and how it affects the lives of our children"
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.
Starring
Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey
Box Office
$10K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Forbidden Games was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
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...
Forbidden Games is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (20)
Brigitte Fossey
Paulette
Georges Poujouly
Michel Dolle
PD
Philippe de Chérisey
Francis Gouard
Laurence Badie
Berthe Dolle
SC
Suzanne Courtal
Madame Dolle
Lucien Hubert
Monsieur Dolle
Madeleine Barbulée
Red Cross Nun
Jacques Marin
Georges Dolle
PM
Pierre Merovée
Raymond Dolle
Denise Péronne
Jeanne Gouard
VM
Violette Monnier
Renée Dollé
FR
Fernande Roy
L'autre fille Gouard
LS
Louis Saintève
Le prêtre
André Wasley
Gouard - le voisin
A
Amédée
Francis Gouard
MM
Marcel Mérovée
Raymond Dollé
AE
André Enard
Le premier gendarme (uncredited)
MF
Marcelle Feuillade
La mère de Paulette (uncredited)
RF
Roger Fossey
Le père de Paulette (uncredited)
Louise Herbert
(uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$10K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Original Title
Jeux interdits
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (343 votes)
Popularity
2
Box Office
$10,188
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Forbidden Games about?
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.
How long is Forbidden Games?
Forbidden Games has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Forbidden Games?
The cast of Forbidden Games includes Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie, Suzanne Courtal.
How much did Forbidden Games make at the box office?
Forbidden Games earned $10,188 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Forbidden Games?
Forbidden Games has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 343 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War