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The 400 Blows (French: Les quatre cents coups) is a 1959 French coming-of-age drama film, and the directorial debut of François Truffaut, who also co-wrote the film. Shot in the anamorphic format DyaliScope , the film stars Jean-Pierre Léaud , Albert Rémy , and Claire Maurier .
Truffaut’s first feature is one of the defining films of the Nouvelle Vague. Based substantially on events from his own childhood, it marked his transition from controversial critic to world famous film director.
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Francois Truffaut’s next venture into filmmaking largely came about as the result of his meeting Madeleine Morgenstern at the Venice Film Festival in 1956. Madeleine was the daughter of Ignace Morgenstern, managing director of one of France’s largest media distribution companies.
Apr 12, 2024 · Francois Truffaut, French film critic, director, and producer who was a pioneer in the New Wave movement. He was perhaps best known for the Antoine Doinel saga, including The 400 Blows, Stolen Kisses, and Bed & Board. His other notable films included Jules et Jim and Day for Night.
May 29, 2015 · THE 400 BLOWS. Intensely touching story of a misunderstood young adolescent who, left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime. Year: 1959. Director: François Truffaut. Writers: François Truffaut, Marcel Moussy.
One year after being banned from Cannes, in 1959, Truffaut won Best Director at the festival for his film, The 400 Blows. Largely autobiographical, the film follows the character Antoine Doinel, a young boy, and his strikingly similar childhood to that of Truffaut.
Sep 20, 2014 · 1968: Claude Lelouch, Jean-Luc Godard, and François Truffaut called for the festival to end midway due to political turmoil in France. From Sight and Sound : Gilles Jacob: Why did you stop the ...
