When I Was 5, I Killed Myself

Overview

This film is about Gils, a young boy (about ten) in a juvenile mental hospital in 1950's France. Flashbacks recount his conflicts with authority and his strong relationship with Jessica, a similarly rebellious schoolmate. Simultaneously, a compassionate doctor develops a trusting friendship with Gils, which a higher-ranking authoritarian doctor tries to thwart.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 2, 1994

Original language

English

Spoken languages

French

Countries

France

Cast

Salomé Lelouch,Blanche Ravalec,Dimitri Rougeul,Raymonde Heudeline,Patrick Bouchitey,Anny Romand,Hippolyte Girardot,François Clavier

Director

Jean-Claude Sussfeld

Writer

Howard Buten,Jean-Pierre Carasso,Jean-Claude Sussfeld

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0110931