A poignant drama about the childhood of a Parisian teenager left to his own devices between an indifferent family and a repressive school system.
Drama by François Truffaut starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy. France. 1h40. 1959.
Antoine Doinel is fourteen years old. In class, he constantly gets into trouble with his teacher, who punishes him for writing on the classroom walls. At home, his parents are indifferent to him and don't know what to do with him during the holidays. Having failed to do his punishment, Antoine plays truant with his friend René and catches his mother in the arms of her lover. Young Antoine's life promises to be one of lies and resourcefulness...
A screening hosted by Félicien Hachebé from Boires et déboires d'un cinéphile and SuperSeven.
Antoine Doinel is fourteen years old. In class, he constantly gets into trouble with his teacher, who punishes him for writing on the classroom walls. At home, his parents are indifferent to him and don't know what to do with him during the holidays. Having failed to do his punishment, Antoine plays truant with his friend René and catches his mother in the arms of her lover. Young Antoine's life promises to be one of lies and resourcefulness...
A screening hosted by Félicien Hachebé from Boires et déboires d'un cinéphile and SuperSeven.
