When I Was 5, I Killed Myself 1994 Directed by Jean-Claude Sussfeld Quand j'avais 5 ans je m'ai tué

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.

Country France
Production Country France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Drama
Release Date 2 February 1994
90 mins