HEAD AGAINST THE WALL

Adapted by 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), Paul Meurisse (LES DIABOLIQUES), Pierre Brasseur (CHILDREN OF PARADISE) and Charles Aznavour (SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER). After stealing money from his wealthy father one too many times, the rebellious François (Jean-Pierre Mocky) is forcibly committed to a psych ward. Labelled a delinquent and arsonist, he endures the dehumanising treatment reserved for society’s rejects, and attempts to thwart the archaic methods of the cruel Dr. Varmont.