Behind the Walls
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les hauts murs |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Christian Faure |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Behind the Walls has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Émile Berling
Yves Tréguier
Carole Bouquet
Fil de fer's Mother
Catherine Jacob
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Michel Jonasz
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Julien Bouanich
Fil de fer
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