This special collaboration between Cinema Underground and La Cinematheque celebrates Jules & Jim, the French New Wave classic at the heart of one of the most important movements of 1960s European cinema. Its visionary directors reimagined film in a more real and intellectual way than ever before. Watch the films and then discuss the nuances of how this film represents the movement with a special Q&A with Gerard Amsellem, local teacher, artist and filmmaker from New Wave Productions.

“The 400 Blows (French: Les quatre cents coups) is a 1959 French coming-of-age drama film, and the directorial debut of François Truffaut. One of the defining films of the French New Wave, it displays many of the characteristic traits of the movement. Written by Truffaut and Marcel Moussy, the film is about Antoine Doinel, a misunderstood adolescent in Paris who struggles with his parents and teachers due to his rebellious behavior.” Wikipedia

The film includes an introduction and post-film Q&A.

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