English title: The 400 Blows
Genre: adolescent drama
With: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier
Director: François Truffaut
Release: 1958
Studio: Janus Films, Films du Carrosse, Sedif – Kino International
Rating: -
MBiS score: 8.8/10
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Story-line: Antoine Doinel is one turbulent young man, growing up by himself while his parents are busy elsewhere. Is there any hope for him?
Pluses: a good mix of drama, humour and irony, solid acting, an original and personal story by one of the best auteurs and directors in the business.
Minuses: none whatsoever.
Comments: some films are notable for their timing, impact or innovativeness. LES 400 COUPS is considered a milestone in French cinema: it was Truffaut’s breakout film, his first work featuring alter ego Antoine Doinel, his first collaboration with Jean-Pierre Léaud and one loud salvo fired by the Nouvelle Vague movement of the 50s. This is the stuff movie legends are made of.
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