I cannot but help love Francois Truffaut’s French film 400 blows. It’s the first time that I’ve seen the period of adolescence depicted so sensitively.
“Adolescent is a specific condition that is recognized as such by educators and sociologists but that was for a long time, ignored by immediate family… During this stage, a simple disturbance or upset, can sparkle a revolt and this crisis is called adolescent rebellion” Truffaut
It makes me recall my own childhood memories, more often that, all I wanted was to be free, to make my own decisions, be independent and live in a word filled with love. Yet, I found myself unable to grapple with so much back then. The constant need to belong somewhere was much stronger than anything else, to conform, to please and yet rebel.
“When I was thirteen I was so desperately anxious to grow up quickly so that I might misbehave with impunity.” Truffaut
At 21, I find my battles which were huge then , absolutely insignificant now. But then again I can’t help but symphatise.
“Adolescent is a specific condition that is recognized as such by educators and sociologists but that was for a long time, ignored by immediate family… During this stage, a simple disturbance or upset, can sparkle a revolt and this crisis is called adolescent rebellion” Truffaut
It makes me recall my own childhood memories, more often that, all I wanted was to be free, to make my own decisions, be independent and live in a word filled with love. Yet, I found myself unable to grapple with so much back then. The constant need to belong somewhere was much stronger than anything else, to conform, to please and yet rebel.
“When I was thirteen I was so desperately anxious to grow up quickly so that I might misbehave with impunity.” Truffaut
At 21, I find my battles which were huge then , absolutely insignificant now. But then again I can’t help but symphatise.
Do watch 400 blows, a beautiful film on a relatively unusual subject, unexplored period of adolescence in a child’s life.
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Interesting. When was this movie released? And where did you watch it?
SO true!
Absolutely loved the film.You did total justice in the mini review :)
Cheers!
I doubt I could find the essence of the film condensed better! Nice read, Deepa.
And it's so true! Nobody better than Truffaut to bring out the adolescent conflict better! It's one of my favourite films too!
- Sruti
Course material Karthik, we study it as a part of the history of world cinema. Trauffaut, the director is one of a whole of bunch of directors who constitute a movement in French cinema called " French New Wave films." Almost each director and each film are path breakers in cinema. The directors also the intelluctuals of the time use cinema to express their views.
I did see it in class as a part of film appreciation but got hold of it again.
Critics call the rise of Anurag Kashyap and the likes here, the rise of " Indian New Wave" cinema.
Do try and watch it if you get the time :)
Why is this movie called 400 blows?
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