When I Was 5, I Killed Myself
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.
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When I Was 5, I Killed Myself
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 2, 1994
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Drama
User Score
78%
Original Title
Quand j'avais 5 ans je m'ai tué
Director
Jean-Claude Sussfeld
Description
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.