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.
Released: Feb 02, 1994
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Dimitri Rougeul, Blanche Ravalec, Patrick Bouchitey, Salomé Lelouch, Anny Romand, François Clavier
Crew: Jean-Claude Sussfeld (Director), Howard Buten (Novel), Howard Buten (Writer), Jean-Pierre Carasso (Writer), Jean-Claude Sussfeld (Writer)