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The 400 Blows

#39126

1959 · dir. Francois Truffaut · 99 min · 2.35:1

Amber / Blue palette · Dark

Key colours
#A18A72
#50433A
#6A5C4C
#3B4B5B
#283641
Stripes
420
Brightness
26%
Saturation
7%
Avg shot
9.8s
Stock
35mm
Frames
142,560
About this film+

A young boy in Paris turns to petty crime as he struggles with neglectful parents and harsh teachers. The film captures the raw feeling of youth and the desire for freedom. It uses grainy black and white shots that highlight the cold city streets.