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Behind the Walls (2008)

Movie ★ 6.1 91 min

Drama

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.

Christian Faure Director Albert Algoud Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 30, 2008
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0922455
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Language
Studio
Septembre Productions,

Themes

Cast

Émile Berling Émile Berling Yves Tréguier Carole Bouquet Carole Bouquet Fil de fer's Mother Catherine Jacob Catherine Jacob Director Michel Jonasz Michel Jonasz Director - Institution of Supervised Education Guillaume Gouix Guillaume Gouix Blondeau Julien Bouanich Julien Bouanich Fil de fer Anthony Decadi Anthony Decadi Molina Jonathan Reyes The Rat Finnegan Oldfield Finnegan Oldfield The Stutterer Simon Perret Frigo François Damiens François Damiens The Chief Supervisor Pascal N'Zonzi Pascal N'Zonzi Oudie Bernard Blancan Bernard Blancan Yves' Stepfather Antoine Chaleyssin The Clever Oscar Baudot Steel Arms Aurélien Godreau The Redhead Joël Pyrene Joël Pyrene Boutard André Penvern André Penvern Mr Luve

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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 raised in conditions worthy of a penal colony, and dreams of a dramatic escape across the ocean to New York.
Who directed Behind the Walls?
Behind the Walls was directed by Christian Faure.
Who stars in Behind the Walls?
Behind the Walls stars Émile Berling, Carole Bouquet, Catherine Jacob, Michel Jonasz.
When was Behind the Walls released?
Behind the Walls is a 2008 drama film.
Where can I watch Behind the Walls?
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