about 3/4 of the way through 400 blows it dawned on me that things had slightly slipped out of total naturalism and had entered the realms of social satire.
j & j seems even less naturalistic so i wonder if satirical points are being made
what do you think ?
You see, in the end, our truest opinions are not the ones we have never changed...
I saw social satire neither in 400 blows nor in Jules and Jim. Only realism in both films, and lyrical drama in the first film, and drama and tragedy in the second. Musical scores in both films are charming and make great job. (Though I don't like Catherine's song). And an interesting thing: Both films cannot exist without their music, as well as their music cannot exist without these films.
shareI disagree, I think Truffaut pokes fun at the more ridiculous things/people in life and showcases them because they are more interesting.
shareI think both are true. Truffaut's genius was his ability to present people accurately and unapologetically, but never to make fun or ridicule them. Sometimes this is funny, but usually because we recognize ourselves (particularly for me and Antoine Doinel). There is never a hint of judgement or condescension. He presents his characters lovingly and respectfully, with all their flaws and failings. He and his camera love them and he appears charmed by them. We, lucky Truffaut fans, get to share in his delight at the human condition.
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