# The 400 Blows (1959)

> A defiant Parisian teenager spirals through school, family conflict, petty crime, and detention while searching for a freedom no adult institution can offer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/115

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: François Truffaut
- Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant, Patrick Auffay, Robert Beauvais, Yvonne Claudie, Pierre Repp
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053198/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, witty, restless, arthouse film night, film school viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of youth and rebellion in post-war Paris, where a boy's struggles reflect the harsh realities of life.

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