A young Jewish boy living in Nazi-occupied Paris is sent by his parents to the countryside to live with an elderly Catholic couple until France's liberation. Forced to hide his identity, the eight-year-old, Claude (played delicately by first-time actor Alain Cohen), bonds with the irascible, staunchly anti-Semitic Grampa (Michel Simon), who improbably becomes his friend and confidant. Poignant and lighthearted, The Two of Us was acclaimed director Claude Berri's debut feature, based on own childhood experiences, and gave the legendary Simon one of his most memorable roles in the twilight of his career.

Supplements Le poulet (1962), director Claude Berri's Oscar-winning short film New video interviews with Berri and actor Alain Cohen Interviews from 1967 with Berri and Michel Simon An excerpt from "The Jewish Children of Occupied France," a 1975 French talk-show segment featuring Berri and the woman who helped secure his family's safety during World War II Original theatrical trailer

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