Les enfants du pays (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, Les enfants du pays is a notable film directed by Pierre Javaux, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. May 1940, in the French Ardennes. The German Army is getting ready to invade France. Old Gustave lives alone in his village with Camille, his teenage granddaughter and Etienne, his grandson. All the other inhabitants have evacuated the village, which makes Gustave very happy as he is the sole master there. Etienne, does not care because he is too young but Camille is beginning to suffer from her solitude and finds it hard to put up with her granddad's selfishness and bossiness. One day a patrol of African-born soldiers ("Tirailleurs Sénégalais") comes to the deserted village...
Who’s in it. Les enfants du pays stars Michel Serrault as Gustave, William Nadylam as le caporal-chef Malick N'Diaye, Emma Javaux as Camille and Pascal N'Zonzi as Baye Dame, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Les enfants du pays has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les enfants du pays page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les enfants du pays (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les enfants du pays change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les enfants du pays worth watching?
- Les enfants du pays holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les enfants du pays?
- Les enfants du pays stars Michel Serrault, William Nadylam, Emma Javaux, Pascal N'Zonzi and Arthur Chazal.
- When was Les enfants du pays released?
- Les enfants du pays was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.