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Behind the Walls

20081h 31mChristian Faure
IMDb 6.7

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A young runaway rejects society's condemnation and dares to fulfill his dreams. France, 1930s. 14-year-old orphan Yves Tréguier sees the world through the bars of "educational homes" where he is raised in conditions worthy of a penal colony, and dreams of a dramatic escape across the ocean to New York.

Drama
FranceApproved School OrphanBased On Memoir Or Autobiography1930s

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What is Behind the Walls (2008) about?

A young runaway rejects society's condemnation and dares to fulfill his dreams. France, 1930s. 14-year-old orphan Yves Tréguier sees the world through the bars of "educational homes" where he is raised in conditions worthy of a penal colony, and dreams of a dramatic escape across the ocean to New York.

Who stars in Behind the Walls?

Behind the Walls stars Émile Berling (Yves Tréguier), Carole Bouquet (Fil de fer's Mother), Catherine Jacob (Director), Michel Jonasz (Director - Institution of Supervised Education), Guillaume Gouix (Blondeau). The film was directed by Christian Faure.

How long is Behind the Walls?

Behind the Walls has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is Behind the Walls worth watching?

Behind the Walls holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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