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Directed by: Georges Franju
Featuring: Jean-Pierre Mocky, Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Charles Aznavour, Anouk Aimée, Jean Galland, Jean Ozenne
After he steals money from his wealthy father one too many times, the rebellious François (Jean-Pierre Mocky, Litan) is forcibly committed to a psychiatric institution. Labelled a delinquent and an arsonist, he endures the dehumanising treatment reserved for society’s rejects, and attempts to thwart the archaic methods of the cruel Dr. Varmont (Pierre Brasseur, Children of Paradise). Adapted by Mocky from Hervé Bazin’s shocking autobiographical novel, this poetic and furious debut feature from Georges Franju (Eyes Without a Face) features an all-star cast including Anouk Aimée (La Dolce Vita) as François’s only visitor, Paul Meurisse (Les diaboliques) in the role of the more modern Dr. Emery, and Charles Aznavour (Shoot the Pianist) as a long-time resident of the institution.
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Format:
Blu-ray
Disc:
BD-50 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
A/B (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37:1
Audio Options:
French PCM Mono 1.0
Resolution:
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Interview, Booklet
- Archival interview with screenwriter and star Jean-Pierre Mocky (2008, 10 mins)
- Archival interview with director Georges Franju and actor Charles Aznavour (1958)
- Interview with Jean-Pierre Mocky’s assistant and friend Eric Le Roy (2023, 25 mins)
- Limited edition booklet featuring archival writing by film critic Raymond Durgnat
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