LA TETE CONTRE LES MURS

After he steals money from his wealthy father one too many times, the rebellious Francois is forcibly committed to a psychiatric institution. After he steals money from his wealthy father one too many times, the rebellious Francois (Jean-Pierre Mocky, Litan) is forcibly committed to a psychiatric institution. Labelled a delinquent and an arsonist, he endures the dehumanizing 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 Herve 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 Aimee (La Dolce Vita) as Francois's only visitor, Paul Meurisse (Diabolique) in the role of the more modern Dr. Emery, and Charles Aznavour (Shoot the Piano Player) as a long-time resident of the institution. Bonus Materials 4K restoration by Eclair Classics supervised by Mocky Delicious Products Uncompressed mono PCM audio 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) Archival trailer Newly improved English subtitle translation Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters