After he steals money from his wealthy father one too many times, the rebellious François is forcibly committed to a psychiatric institution.

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 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 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 (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.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• 4K restoration by Éclair 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

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Jean-Pierre Mocky
•       Pierre Brasseur
•       Paul Meurisse
•       Edith Scob
•       Anouk Aimee

Director: Georges Franju

Additional Details

Label: Radiance

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Run Time: 95 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/23/26

UPC: 760137212256