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When I Was 5, I Killed Myself

When I Was 5, I Killed Myself

1994 · 90 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama

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.

Directed by Jean-Claude Sussfeld · Written by Jean-Claude Sussfeld

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