- Directed by:
- François Truffaut
- Cast:
- Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier
- Year:
- 1959
- Duration:
- 1h 39mins
- Language:
- French, English
- Subtitles:
- English
Dates: 16, 26* Nov & 8 Dec
*Sun 26 Nov is a free screening, courtesy of the French Embassy in Singapore. Registration required.
A coming-of-age story following Antoine Doinel, a troubled young boy navigating a world that seems indifferent to his needs. "The 400 Blows" is a seminal work of French New Wave cinema, renowned for its naturalistic style and its heartbreaking exploration of adolescent rebellion and alienation. With “The 400 Blows”, Truffaut crafted a masterpiece of realism, capturing the world of a young boy with astonishing accuracy.