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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Francois Truffaut's first feature film, The 400 Blows, which established Truffaut's reputation and launched the series of Antoine Doinel films, Truffaut's on-screen alter-ego. Considered to be one of the most influential films of adolescence, The 400 Blows follows 13-year old Antoine (Jean-Pierre Leaud), as he turns to a life of small-time crime to escape the neglect he receives at home from his parents and the harsh criticism of his teacher. As young Antoine ventures out on his own, he discovers the freedom he longs for is not so easily attained.