Behind the Walls (film)
| Behind the Walls | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Christian Faure |
| Produced by |
Pierre-Ange Le Pogam Jean Nainchrik Patrice Onfray |
| Written by |
Albert Algoud Christian Faure |
| Based on |
Hauts murs by Auguste Le Breton |
| Starring |
Catherine Jacob Carole Bouquet François Damiens Michel Jonasz Guillaume Gouix |
| Music by | Charles Court |
| Cinematography | Jean-Claude Larrieu |
| Distributed by | EuropaCorp. Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $2.6 million |
| Box office | $375.000[1] |
Behind the Walls (original title: Les hauts murs) is a 2008 French drama film directed by Christian Faure and based on an autobiographical work, Les hauts murs ('The High Walls'), by Auguste Le Breton.
Plot
The title refers to an approved school to which Yves Tréguier is consigned in the 1930s, he being a 14-year-old ward of the nation. There he finds friendship and learns the nature of rebellion and violence. He hopes to make his way one day to New York City in the United States.
Cast
- Catherine Jacob as the director
- Carole Bouquet as Fil de fer's mother
- François Damiens as the chief officer
- Michel Jonasz as the supervisor
- Guillaume Gouix as Blondeau
- Emile Berling as Yves Tréguier
- Pascal N'Zonzi as Oudie
- Bernard Blancan as Yves's stepfather
- Anthony Decadi as Molina
- Julien Bouanich as Fil de fer
- Jonathan Reyes as 'the rat'
References
- ↑ "Les hauts murs (2008)". JP Box Office. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
External links
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