Directed by François Truffaut, The 400 Blows follows a young boy navigating school, family and authority while struggling with discipline and belonging. The story unfolds through everyday experiences and personal challenges, focusing on youth, identity and social environment. François Truffauts 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. Truffauts 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. Från IMDB: A young boy, left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime.