Behind the Walls
Originally released in 2008. Behind the Walls is a drama film. directed by Christian Faure.
Starring Émile Berling, Carole Bouquet, and Catherine Jacob
Synopsis
A young runaway rejects society's condemnation and dares to fulfill his dreams. France, 1930s. 14-year-old orphan Yves Tréguier sees the world through the bars of "educational homes" where he is raised in conditions worthy of a penal colony, and dreams of a dramatic escape across the ocean to New York.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Émile Berling
as Yves Tréguier
Carole Bouquet
as Fil de fer's Mother
Catherine Jacob
as Director
Michel Jonasz
as Director - Institution of Supervised Education
Guillaume Gouix
as Blondeau
Julien Bouanich
as Fil de fer
Anthony Decadi
as Molina
Jonathan Reyes
as The Rat
Finnegan Oldfield
as The Stutterer
Simon Perret
as Frigo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Septembre Productions
- CinéCinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Walls about?
A young runaway rejects society's condemnation and dares to fulfill his dreams. France, 1930s. 14-year-old orphan Yves Tréguier sees the world through the bars of "educational homes" where he is r...
Who directed Behind the Walls?
Behind the Walls was directed by Christian Faure.
How long is Behind the Walls?
Behind the Walls has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Behind the Walls released?
Behind the Walls was released on April 30, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Walls?
The main cast of Behind the Walls includes Émile Berling, Carole Bouquet, Catherine Jacob, Michel Jonasz, Guillaume Gouix.