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The 400 Blows 1959

Antoine Doinel, a Parisian boy, endures hardships under the indifference of his neglectful parents and school officials. He spends his free time with his friend René, devising plans to escape their bleak surroundings, feeling hopeless. A failed scheme lands Antoine in juvenile court, intensifying his clash with uncaring authority figures.

Antoine Doinel, a Parisian boy, endures hardships under the indifference of his neglectful parents and school officials. He spends his free time with his friend René, devising plans to escape their bleak surroundings, feeling hopeless. A failed scheme lands Antoine in juvenile court, intensifying his clash with uncaring authority figures.

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