About this release
François Truffaut’s coming-of-age French New Wave landmark François Truffaut’s directorial debut introduces his enduring alter ego, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud) – a misunderstood 12-year-old, neglected by his parents and mistreated by repressive schoolteachers, who seeks refuge in truancy, petty crime and, above all, cinema. Truffaut’s most autobiographical film is widely regarded as one of the all-time great coming-of-age movies. A cinematic landmark that heralded the French New Wave, this rebellious, award-winning milestone is presented here on Blu-ray, from a new 4K restoration. ***** 'Sublime' Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Disc 1
UHD
The 400 Blows (1959)
99 min
Drama
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
Credits
Director
François Truffaut
Writer
François Truffaut
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurieras Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémyas Julien Doinel
Georges Flamantas Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffayas René
Robert Beauvaisas Directeur de l'école
Yvonne Claudieas Mme Bigey
Pierre Reppas Professeur d'anglais
Guy Decombleas Professeur de français
Daniel Couturieras Betrand Mauricet
Cinematographer
Henri Decaë
Composer
Jean Constantin
Editor
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Producer
François Truffaut
Disc 2
BDThe 400 Blows (1959)
99 min
Drama
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
Credits
Director
François Truffaut
Writer
François Truffaut
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurieras Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémyas Julien Doinel
Georges Flamantas Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffayas René
Robert Beauvaisas Directeur de l'école
Yvonne Claudieas Mme Bigey
Pierre Reppas Professeur d'anglais
Guy Decombleas Professeur de français
Daniel Couturieras Betrand Mauricet
Cinematographer
Henri Decaë
Composer
Jean Constantin
Editor
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Producer
François Truffaut
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 24, 2026