The original novel 'La Guerre des Boutons' by Louis Pergaud, which inspired the movies, was published.
The first major film adaptation of 'La Guerre des Boutons' was released in France, gaining popularity.
An Irish adaptation of 'War of the Buttons' was released, bringing the story to a new audience.
A French film adaptation of 'La Guerre des Boutons' directed by Christophe Barratier was released.
An Irish adaptation of 'War of the Buttons' directed by John Roberts was released.
Two groups of boys from rival villages encounter each other and establish their rivalry.
The boys engage in their first fight and begin to capture buttons from their opponents as trophies.
The leaders of the groups plan a more organized and strategic battle to gain dominance.
A large-scale battle takes place involving all members, with many buttons lost and friendships tested.
The boys realize the pain and consequences their rivalry brings and start to consider peace.
The rival groups agree to end their war and restore peace between the villages.
