it definitly scratches that itch of a feeling of being unwanted as a kid and just loneliness ingeneral.
i wouldn't really say antoine doesn't interact with allot of people but the expression on his face, how he speaks gives off a vibe. a vibe thats not clear but can be inteprete.
the film is very loose with its narrative, just overall being more concerned with telling the audience a compelling theme then a tight story but if a films theme is compelling, then imo the story is already pretty good.
im not in love with this film but i do recognize its importance and also even then, its still a good film.(also watch my newest film https://boxd.it/b9kZWJ )
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Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
6/3/1959Runtime
99 minsGenres
Overview
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.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
FrenchBudget
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How It Feels
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A tender yet unsentimental portrait of adolescent alienation in postwar Paris, where a neglected boy's small transgressions spiral into a confrontation with an indifferent institutional system. Truffaut observes his protagonist with clear-eyed empathy, capturing both the comedy and sting of being young and powerless.
Mood
MelancholicWistfulTense
Themes
Coming of ageFamilyIsolationIdentity
Tone
Tender
Pacing
Meditative
Look
Black and whiteNaturalisticHandheld
Structure
Linear
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffay
René
Robert Beauvais
Director of the school
Yvonne Claudie
Mme Bigey
Pierre Repp
English Teacher
Guy Decomble
French Teacher
Daniel Couturier
Betrand Mauricet
François Nocher
Child
Richard Kanayan
Child
Reviews
The Adventures of Antoine Doinel Collection
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