When I Was 5, I Killed Myself (1994)

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When I Was 5, I Killed Myself on IMDb 6.9/10 105 votes

Released:
1994-02-02

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Dimitri Rougeul
    as
    Gil
  • Blanche Ravalec
    as
    La mère de Gil
  • Patrick Bouchitey
    as
    Dr. Nevele
  • Salomé Lelouch
    as
    Jessica
  • Anny Romand
    as
    Mme Cochrane