Les quatre cents coups

The adventures of 12-year-old Antoine Doinel, unloved by his parents and misunderstood at school. Antoine lies, steals and plays truant. After a theft, he is sent to a young delinquents' centre from which he escapes to live out his dream of seeing the sea...

Directed by: François Truffaut (France, 1958)
Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud (Antoine Doinel), Claire Maurier (Gilberte Doinel), Albert Rémy (Julien Doinel), Patrick Auffray (René), Jeanne Moreau (the woman with the dog)
Genre: drama
Awards: Prize for the best production at the Cannes Festival in 1959