La Tete Contre Les Murs (Blu-ray)

Directed by Georges Franju

Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Anouk Aimée, Jean Galland, Jean Ozenne
Contributors: Jerome Goulven, Herve Bazin, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Jean-Charles Pichon, Maurice Jarre
Studio: Radiance Films
Genre: World Cinema
Main Language: French
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A,B,C
Release Date: 22 Jun 2026
Originally Issued: 1959
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (12) Suitable for 12 years and over.
Run Time: 92 minutes

Description

Classic French film drama in which director Georges Franju presents an intensive examination of the contrasting medical ethics of postwar psychiatric care. Francois Gerane (Jean-Pierre Mocky) is a heedless, troublesome young man whose father has him committed to a psychiatric ward where the two doctors in charge are in the midst of a power struggle, due to their opposing medical beliefs. Francois finds himself struggling to keep his sanity and dignity intact under the charge of the cold traditionalist Dr.

Varmont (Pierre Brasseur). His only hope is Dr Emery (Paul Meurisse), whose techniques are more humane.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Interviews: Eric Le Roy (Jean-Pierre Mocky's assistant and friend); Jean-Pierre Mocky (writer/actor); Georges Franju (director); Charles Aznavour (actor)