A Parisian teenager clashes with adult expectations and seeks freedom.
What to watch for
Follow the contrast between enclosed school or home spaces and movement through the city. This is a starting point for exploring the French New Wave. Afterwards, consider what the final image reveals and what it leaves open.
After viewing: a question to discuss
Which scene brings you close to the child, and which keeps you at a distance?
Other search titles
Les Quatre Cents Coups · Les 400 coups
World cinema
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Reference checked : 2026-10-06