If you have never seen it, watch it alone on a gray afternoon. Let the final freeze frame hit you. And then ask yourself: how many blows can a child take before he runs away forever?
Modern audiences often hesitate to watch black-and-white films from 1959. They worry about pacing or dated acting. The 400 Blows defies those fears. the 400 blows
But beyond its historical importance, why does this film still hit so hard today? A Personal Kind of Rebellion If you have never seen it, watch it