When I Was 5, I Killed Myself
Quand j'avais 5 ans je m'ai tué
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Sussfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Buten, Jean-Pierre Carasso, Jean-Claude Sussfeld
- Original Title
- Quand j'avais 5 ans je m'ai tué
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Sussfeld
Howard Buten, Jean-Pierre Carasso, Jean-Claude Sussfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Sussfeld
Director
Howard Buten
Writer
Jean-Pierre Carasso
Writer
Jean-Claude Sussfeld
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself about?
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.
Who directed When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
When I Was 5, I Killed Myself was directed by Jean-Claude Sussfeld.
Who stars in When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
The principal cast of When I Was 5, I Killed Myself includes Dimitri Rougeul, Blanche Ravalec, Patrick Bouchitey, Salomé Lelouch, Anny Romand.
When was When I Was 5, I Killed Myself released and how long is it?
When I Was 5, I Killed Myself was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is When I Was 5, I Killed Myself based on a book or true story?
When I Was 5, I Killed Myself is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Buten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for When I Was 5, I Killed Myself?
When I Was 5, I Killed Myself holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).