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When I Was 5, I Killed Myself

19941h 30mJean-Claude Sussfeld

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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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What is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself (1994) 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 stars in When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?

When I Was 5, I Killed Myself stars Dimitri Rougeul (Gil), Blanche Ravalec (La mère de Gil), Patrick Bouchitey (Dr. Nevele), Salomé Lelouch (Jessica), Anny Romand (Mme Cochrane). The film was directed by Jean-Claude Sussfeld.

How long is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?

When I Was 5, I Killed Myself has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

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