The Little Rebels 1955

Overview

The Little Rebels is a 1955 French drama film that explores the legal and personal challenges surrounding juvenile delinquency. The narrative centers on Judge Julien Lamy, a judicial figure who regularly manages cases involving the welfare of troubled children. The story begins when an orphan named Alain sets fire to a barn owned by his abusive foster family. As a consequence of his actions, Judge Lamy is compelled to commit the boy to a juvenile detention facility. While incarcerated, Alain encounters an older inmate named Francis. Francis is preoccupied with his own desire to escape the facility to reunite with his girlfriend. Eventually, both boys successfully flee the institution. Once they are at large, their paths diverge as they pursue different personal goals. Francis embarks on a journey to find his lost love, while Alain continues his ongoing search for his biological family. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes, was released in France on October 21, 1955.