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. 2, 1994 90 min 11+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.based-on-novel

Country: France
Production Country: France
Languages: French