La Tete Contre les Murs

'La tête contre les murs' Director: Georges Franju (1959) Radiance Limited Edition Blu-ray | 4K restoration | Region Free | French w/ English subtitles

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.

Limited Edition contents:
- 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

Special features include:
- Archival interview with screenwriter and actor Jean-Pierre Mocky
- Archival interview with director Georges Franju and actor Charles Aznavour
- Interview with Jean-Pierre Mocky’s assistant and friend Eric Le Roy