This film is available to stream with Into Film+ Available to stream with Into Film+

Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows)

Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows)
Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows)

Film Details

Year

1959

Duration

100 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

French (English subtitles)


Synopsis

In this iconic French-language coming-of-age film, Antoine is just a cheeky yet vulnerable young teenager who is misunderstood by his parents and seems to be constantly in trouble at school. After the umpteenth punishment, he runs away from home and turns to petty crime. But the dingy streets of Paris also offer entertainment, friendship and refuge,  where he can forget about his daily problems. Freedom doesn’t last long however, and Antoine is faced with harsh realities and a murky future, which nevertheless never quite dampen his spirit. This directorial debut by François Truffaut, whose own troubled childhood inspired the film, is regarded as one of the cornerstones of the French New Wave film movement.

Also available with this film on Into Film+

Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows)

3 RESOURCES

Find the resources related to Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows) (1959) to use in your teaching   PLAY INTO FILM+

Additional details

PG Classification

Mild bad language, violence, sex references, scenes of smoking

Find out more on the BBFC website

Also available with this film on Into Film+

Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows)

3 RESOURCES

Find the resources related to Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows) (1959) to use in your teaching   PLAY INTO FILM+

Resources To Use With This Film

Related Films

Somers Town
Film

Somers Town(2008)

Somers Town(2008)

Uplifting comedy-drama about a teenage runaway making his way in London, starring Tom Turgoose and directed by Shane Meadows.

268 Reviews

Certificate12

14+ years 68 mins

Read More
Stand By Me
Film

Stand By Me(1986)

Stand By Me(1986)

A dark and touching coming-of-age tale about a group of four boys who are forced to face harsh reality when they find the body of a missing boy.

463 Reviews

Certificate15

14+ years 85 mins

Read More
À Bout de Souffle (Breathless)
Into Film+

À Bout de Souffle (Breathless)(1960)

À Bout de Souffle (Breathless)(1960)

Stream on Into Film+

A classic French New Wave film about a petty thief on the run from the law who hides out in Paris with his American lover.

13 Reviews

Certificate12

14+ years 90 mins

Read More

Rate this film

Club Leaders can rate films! Help other club leaders decide if this film is suitable for use in their film club by giving it a rating.

Rate this film

Your rating

Click a star to rate this film

Ratings guide

  • Worked brilliantly
  • Went down well
  • Had some value
  • Did not enjoy it
  • Would not use again

Member rating

15 Reviews

Members rating breakdown
5 Star
4
4 Star
6
3 Star
5
2 Star
0
1 Star
0
View all reviews

Leader rating

This film has not been rated by a club leader yet. Be the first to rate this film.

Start an Into Film Club or Log in to rate this film

Reviews (15)

Members rating

Sort reviews by

Back to top Load more

Viewing 0 of 0 Reviews found.

Anson Road Into Film Club

Into Film Clubs

Into Film Clubs provide opportunities to watch, review and make films.

Coleg Sir Gar Into Film Club (Do I Need a Licence header)

Do I Need a Licence?

Information on which licences you need to show films in your education setting.

How Do Into Film Clubs Work? header

How do Into Film Clubs work?

Find out more about what's involved in running your very own Into Film Club.

Into Film CPD Training (Bolton)

Training

Learn to use film to raise literacy attainment and engage students.

You may also be interested in...

Load more

Viewing 0 of 0 related items.

What our educators say

"We are currently screening The Wizard of Oz, profound film that it is, and the last film Wall-E. It's been rewarding observing the KS1 6 year olds run the gamut of emotions from wonder to sadness to joy. "

- Mark Ellis, Teacher, ChristChurch C of E Primary School, London