6.2.6 "Les 400 coups" directed by François Truffaut

• Truffaut's work emphasized personal, auteur-driven filmmaking.


  True
• Truffaut's New Wave approach favored impersonal, generic themes.

  False
• Truffaut's directorial style is characterized by being spontaneous, naturalistic, and focused on personal themes
• What is the central theme of "Les 400 coups"?

  Adolescence and rebellion
• Antoine's loyal companion in the film is named René
• Match the characteristics with the corresponding film movements:

  Traditional French Cinema ↔️ Formal, studio-bound

  Truffaut's New Wave Approach ↔️ Spontaneous, naturalistic
• Truffaut's directorial style focused on character development and personal themes
• Antoine's father in "Les 400 coups" is portrayed as accepting but passive
• What film movement was François Truffaut a central figure in?

  French New Wave
• Which film is Truffaut's most famous example of the New Wave movement?

  Les 400 coups
• What did "Les 400 coups" offer in contrast to traditional French cinema?

  Intimate, subjective exploration
• Truffaut's films were heavily influenced by autobiographical elements.


  True
• Summarize the key events in the plot of "Les 400 coups" in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Antoine's misunderstandings with parents and teachers

  2️⃣ Troubled academic performance and attempts to cover errors

  3️⃣ Friendship with René

  4️⃣ Escape from home and school

  5️⃣ Capture and placement in a correctional facility
• Antoine is placed in a correctional facility at the end of "Les 400 coups".


  True
• The final scene of "Les 400 coups" symbolizes Antoine's complete freedom.

  False
• Antoine's placement in a correctional facility represents the breakdown of his support systems.


  True
• "Les 400 coups" explores the themes of adolescence and rebellion
• The relationships between Antoine and other characters highlight the themes of rebellion and loneliness
• What film movement is François Truffaut associated with?

  French New Wave
• What challenges does Antoine face with his parents and teachers?

  Misunderstandings
• Antoine's mother is portrayed as distant and emotionally unsatisfied
• Match the characteristic with the correct approach of Truffaut's New Wave cinema:

  Directorial Style ↔️ Spontaneous, naturalistic

  Themes ↔️ Autobiographical, social realism

  Relationship to Filmmaking ↔️ Rejection of conventions
• François Truffaut's naturalistic directorial style emphasized character development and personal themes.


  True
• Antoine Doinel's mother is portrayed as distant and unsatisfied, contributing to his emotional isolation.


  True
• Antoine Doinel's parents actively engage with his emotional needs, providing him with support and understanding.

  False
• What directorial style did François Truffaut use in "Les 400 coups"?

  Spontaneous, naturalistic
• What are the three main themes explored in "Les 400 coups"?

  Youth, Rebellion, Loneliness
• Antoine Doinel is the protagonist of "Les 400 coups", embodying themes of youth, rebellion, and loneliness
• Order the events leading to Antoine Doinel's rebellion in "Les 400 coups":

  1️⃣ Constant misunderstandings with parents and teachers

  2️⃣ Troubled academic performance

  3️⃣ Attempts to cover up errors

  4️⃣ Growing sense of rebellion

  5️⃣ Isolation and loneliness
• What role does René play in Antoine's life in "Les 400 coups"?

  Support system, camaraderie
• François Truffaut's directorial style in "Les 400 coups" was spontaneous and naturalistic, reflecting the French New Wave movement.


  True
• Truffaut's film offers a poignant commentary on the experiences of troubled youth in 1950s France.

  True
• The final scene in "Les 400 coups" symbolizes Antoine's isolation and lack of understanding.

  True
• The strained family dynamics in "Les 400 coups" drive Antoine's rebellion and loneliness.


  True
• "Les 400 coups" is considered a prime example of the New Wave's break from tradition
• Which character in "Les 400 coups" represents a loyal friend and support system for Antoine?

  René
• Antoine Doinel's father is described as accepting but passive
• Antoine's friendship with René provides him with a much-needed support system and sense of camaraderie
• Match the character with their relationship to Antoine and their associated themes:

  Mother ↔️ Distant, Unsatisfied - Familial Neglect, Emotional Isolation

  Father ↔️ Accepting but Passive - Familial Indifference

  René ↔️ Loyal Friend - Camaraderie, Support System
• René provides Antoine with a much-needed support system and a sense of camaraderie