The 400 Blows

Year: 1959

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: French

DramaMoving relationship storiesHumanity and the world around usUnderdogs and coming of ageStudent coming-of-age challenges

Antoine Doinel, a Parisian boy, endures hardships under the indifference of his neglectful parents and school officials. He spends his free time with his friend René, devising plans to escape their bleak surroundings, feeling hopeless. A failed scheme lands Antoine in juvenile court, intensifying his clash with uncaring authority figures.

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