Rather than acting as a safety net, the state institutions in the film are depicted as forces of separation.
Chloé is severely autistic, non-verbal, and utterly dependent on her older brother. Joseph, fiercely protective and deeply troubled, believes the only way to keep them together is to run. The duo escapes from their latest children’s home and embarks on a desperate journey across France. They hide in train stations, abandoned buildings, and forests. As their situation grows more precarious, Joseph’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent, blurring the line between protector and aggressor. The title, Les Diables (The Devils), reflects how society views these neglected children—and perhaps, how they begin to view themselves. Les Diables -2002- Vk
The story follows 12-year-old (Vincent Rottiers) and his autistic, non-verbal sister Chloé (Adèle Haenel) as they navigate a cycle of foster homes and institutions. Rather than acting as a safety net, the