In each of these instances Malle serves to reinforce fear, intimidation and power by the use of costume and here the idea of ‘la Race Verte’ is visible. A lack of non-diegetic sound emphasises the sound of their footsteps and this renders the audience afraid, terrified and anxious for the Jewish boys as well as for all the children; they are children after all. It is clear that post traumatic stress is a significant result of terror and war.