When I Was 5, I Killed Myself (1994)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 2, 1994
Cast
- Dimitri Rougeul - Gil
- Blanche Ravalec - La mère de Gil
- Patrick Bouchitey - Dr. Nevele
- Salomé Lelouch - Jessica
- Anny Romand - Mme Cochrane
- François Clavier - Le père de Gil
- Hippolyte Girardot - Dr. Edouard Valmont
- Raymonde Heudeline
Screenplay
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Claude Sussfeld
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself about?
- 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.
- Who directed When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
- When I Was 5, I Killed Myself was directed by Jean-Claude Sussfeld.
- Who stars in When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
- When I Was 5, I Killed Myself stars Dimitri Rougeul, Blanche Ravalec, Patrick Bouchitey, Salomé Lelouch, Anny Romand, François Clavier.
- How long is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
- When I Was 5, I Killed Myself has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
- When I Was 5, I Killed Myself is a Drama film.
- Where was When I Was 5, I Killed Myself produced?
- When I Was 5, I Killed Myself was produced in France.