never know why the movie is called "Four Hundred Strikes". Later I learned that "Four Hundred Strikes" is a French proverb, which means that if a child is disobedient, he will hit 400 times. Obedient, a very interesting title.
Truffaut’s semi-autobiographical work, as one of the pioneering works of the new wave, the greatness of this movie cannot be burdened by me. The mastery and control ability of the lens and the director’s handling of the tone of the whole movie have to be Feeling Truffau’s painstaking efforts, the textbook-level running long lens, the special handling of the depth of field, and the smoothness of the entire film’s shooting and editing, even modern movies 50 years later have great reference and learning effects. .
In fact, the theme of "400 Strikes" may have a certain practical significance in France shortly after the war, but today in 50 years, this type is not uncommon. This is the time limitation of all movies and literature, but it is not to belittle the philosophers. It’s an excuse, but to be fair from the perspective of the times. In fact, the most important thing to learn is how Truffau sublimates the whole film through the lens language, peaceful, photographic, warm rhythm, but with seriousness and calmness. Charm. The whole movie does not have the slightest sense of kitsch. It naturally and sincerely portrays Antoine's world. This is the charm of the new wave. Compared with modern movies, the deepest feeling is that there is almost no impetuousness in the whole film.
For the use of music, Truffaut is probably deliberately reducing the sense of depression in the film. From another perspective, the film is not a hysterical accusation against society, but a kind and deep criticism of society. As far as art is concerned, life is the cornerstone that can never be separated. The selection of film scenes is very life-oriented. For French people born in that era, it is not just as simple as resonating. The most memorable thing for ordinary people is that Antoine ran towards the end of the movie. The long shots of the sea are stretched and calm, without a sense of verbosity. In fact, Truffaut is also very painstaking in the processing of the film depth of field. He rarely sees panoramic shots. Even if there is, the warmer soundtrack also covers the panoramic view. In fact, looking at the panoramic shots in Kijeslovsky’s trilogy of red, blue and white, it seems to be more depressing and cold. Of course, this is the choice of the person behind the lens.
Antoine is a 12-and-a-half-year-old child, but what he endures is not symmetrical to his age. The identity of an illegitimate child, the oppression of the school, and the indifference of his parents have gradually pushed him into a worse and worse situation. What is profound is his expression in the prison car, a pair of clear, innocent eyes, and his face is full of tears looking at Paris in the night. The heartbreaking history of growth and the obliteration of children’s natural freedom, what is growth? In this adult-dominated and controlled world, all value orientations and understanding of freedom are not free. Regardless of whether it conflicts with your thoughts or not, you must move closer to that fixed direction. This is the price of growth, discarding and picking up ; The sea in my mind has always been so blue. Don’t stop for the freedom and yearning for running! Even if the body is broken to pieces.
Antoine! run! Never look back, forever.
Hopefully, this is a long shot that never ends...
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