The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows
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The 400 Blows (1959)

Not Rated (US) | France | French | 99 min
Directed by: François Truffaut
8.3

Inaugural film of the Antoine Doinel Trilogy and fundamental work of the French Nouvelle Vague that portrays the turbulent childhood of Antoine, a nonconformist and rebellious boy who wanders the streets of Paris in search of freedom. Between the incomprehension of adults and the first confrontations with maturity, the result is a portrait of youth, rebellion and the desire to escape from a world that does not seem made for him.

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Best Film from any Source

Nominated

Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen

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Release Date

France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1959-05-04
France
No data
1959-06-03
Netherlands
(Filmweek Arnhem)
1959-06-19
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The 400 Blows
(Original title)
Los 400 golpes
Argentina
The 400 Blows
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild