Georges Franju's poetic and furious debut feature, La tête contre les murs, arrives on Blu-ray in this Limited Edition release from Radiance Films. Adapted from Hervé Bazin’s shocking autobiographical novel, the film follows the rebellious François, forcibly committed to a psychiatric institution after repeatedly stealing from his father. Witness his struggle against the dehumanizing treatment and the archaic methods of the cruel Dr. Varmont.

This edition features an all-star cast including Jean-Pierre Mocky, Pierre Brasseur, Anouk Aimée, and Paul Meurisse, presenting a searing look at society’s rejects.

• Limited Edition release featuring a 4K restoration by Éclair Classics, supervised by Mocky Delicious Products.
• Includes uncompressed mono PCM audio.
• Newly improved English subtitle translation provided.
• Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters.
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with a removable OBI strip.

• Archival interview with screenwriter and star Jean-Pierre Mocky (2008, 10 mins).
• Archival interview with director Georges Franju and actor Charles Aznavour (1958).
• Interview with Jean-Pierre Mocky’s assistant and friend Eric Le Roy (2023, 25 mins).
• Limited edition booklet featuring archival writing by film critic Raymond Durgnat.

• Brand/Manufacturer: Radiance Films
• Format: Blu-ray
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Run Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
• Director: Georges Franju
• Actors: Paul Meurisse, Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Anouk Aimee
• Language: French, English
• Subtitles: Newly improved English translation
• Age Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Release Date: 22 Jun. 2026
• Package Dimensions: 17 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm; 90 g

Secure this highly collectible Limited Edition Blu-ray featuring the debut feature from Georges Franju, complete with extensive bonus materials and a 4K restoration.