Behind the Walls(2008)
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Behind the Walls 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.
Behind the Walls (2008) is a drama film directed by Christian Faure, released on April 30, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Émile Berling, Carole Bouquet, Catherine Jacob and Michel Jonasz. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian Faure
- Writers:
- Christian Faure, Albert Algoud, Auguste Le Breton
- Producers:
- Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Jean Nainchrik
- Production:
- Septembre Productions, CinéCinéma
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Walls Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jonathan Reyes
as The Rat
Finnegan Oldfield
as The Stutterer
- Simon Perret
Simon Perret
as Frigo
François Damiens
as The Chief Supervisor
Pascal N'Zonzi
as Oudie
Key crew
Directed by Christian Faure, written by Christian Faure, Albert Algoud and Auguste Le Breton, produced by Pierre-Ange Le Pogam and Jean Nainchrik.
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Behind the Walls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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Behind the Walls – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Behind the Walls?
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The main cast of Behind the Walls (2008) includes Émile Berling, Carole Bouquet, Catherine Jacob, Michel Jonasz and Guillaume Gouix. The film was directed by Christian Faure. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Walls released?
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Behind the Walls was released on April 30, 2008 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Behind the Walls worth watching?
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Behind the Walls (2008) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.