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The 400 Blows

  • June 3, 1959
  • 99 min.
  • Drama
  • France
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

Original title: Les Quatre Cents Coups

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nomination

100%

winning rate

1

win

Cannes Film Festival #12 - 1959

Award People Status
Best Director [Main Competition] François Truffaut Winner

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