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La Tête Contre Les Murs Limited Edition

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Released: 22nd June 2026. 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. BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES 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) Newly improved English subtitle translation Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters Limited edition booklet featuring archival writing by film critic Raymond Durgnat Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

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    • Details

      Released:
      22nd June 2026
      Category:
      Feature, Foreign
      Studio:
      Radiance Films
      Format:
      Blu-ray
      Certification:
      12 – Suitable for 12 years and over
      Barcode:
      5060974683512
    • Description

      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.

      BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
      • 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)
      • Newly improved English subtitle translation
      • Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters
      • Limited edition booklet featuring archival writing by film critic Raymond Durgnat
      • Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
      Region Code:
      Region A,B,C
      Duration:
      95 minutes
      Original Language:
      French
      Extras:
      Language(s): French, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, PCM Mono, Booklet, Interviews: Eric Le Roy (Jean-Pierre Mocky's assistant and friend); Jean-Pierre Mocky (writer/actor); Georges Franju (director); Charles Aznavour (actor), Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters
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