The 400 Blows: A Revolution in Cinema
Among the countless masterpieces that hold both social and historical significance, few have reshaped the landscape of world cinema as profoundly as The 400 Blows ( Les Quatre Cents Coups ), directed by the legendary François Truffaut. Released in 1959, this film marked the birth of the French New Wave, a cinematic movement that challenged conventions and redefined how stories could be told on screen. (Pic. Credit - The Criterion Collection) The 400 Blows Before stepping behind the camera, Truffaut was known for his fiery film criticism in André Bazin’s influential magazine Cahiers du Cinéma . Disillusioned by mainstream cinema’s commercialism and lack of authenticity, he sought to create films that were personal, honest, and deeply human. The 400 Blo...
