The Entertainment Factor: New on Blu-ray: HEAD AGAINST THE WALL / LA TETE CONTRE LES MURS (1959) Starring Jean-Pierre Mocky & Pierre Brasseur

Head Against The Wall La Tete Contre Les Murs 1959 New On Bluray

Product Description: 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 dehumanizing 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 (Diabolique) in the role of the more modern Dr. Emery, and Charles Aznavour (Shoot the Piano Player) as a long-time resident of the institution.

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Director: Georges Franju

Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Anouk Aimée, Jean Galland, Thomy Bourdelle

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 95 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: French

Studio: Radiance Films

Home Video Release Date: June 23, 2026

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Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Region: Region A/1

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Blu-ray: LPCM Mono

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4K restoration by Éclair Classics supervised by Mocky Delicious Products
Uncompressed mono PCM audio
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)
Archival trailer
Newly improved English subtitle translation
Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters