Retrospective Film Review
The 400 Blows (1959) • 65 Years Later — stunning coming-of-age drama still mesmerises
A young boy, left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime.
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8 min readMay 2, 2024
Growing up in the west of Ireland, I love writing and storytelling in all its forms. I spend most of my time writing criticism, novels, or screenplays.