When I Was 5, I Killed Myself

Quand j'avais 5 ans je m'ai tué

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.

Director

Jean-Claude Sussfeld

Novela

Howard Buten

Screenplay

Jean-Claude Sussfeld

Screenplay

Jean-Pierre Carasso

Status

Released

Release date

02/02/1994

Original language

French