When I Was 5, I Killed Myself

1994

1h 30m

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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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Howard Buten(writer by)
Howard Buten(novel by)

Writers

Howard Buten(writer by)
Howard Buten(novel by)

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Release date

February 2, 1994 (United States)

Country of origin

France

Language

French

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