... built. Despite that however, it was Moncho's character that affected me more. It was through his character that you can really see a coming-of-age and sudden loss of innocence especially in times of war. During the earlier parts of the film, Moncho was the typical innocent and eager boy who was fascinated with everything he's learning and experiencing in his life. However, during the ending of the movie, we see the destructive effects of politics and war on children. The last scene is a powerful and heartbreaking statement about the destruction of innocence and how quickly children learn the art of self-preservation. The coming-of-age and loss of innocence themes can also be seen in the title Au Revoir Les Enfants or Goodbye, Children. The title alludes to the fact that even if most of the characters in the film were children, they had to grow up faster because of the ...

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