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,[3] and the directorial debut of François Truffaut. One of the defining films of the French New Wave,[4] 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.

Class Structure:

• 5:30pm > 5:45pm = 15 minute introduction to film

• 5:45pm > 7:30pm = film screening (depends on duration)

• 7:30pm > 8pm = Q/A & Film Exploration (minimum 30 minutes)