Antoine Doinel

Antoine Doinel is a fictional character created by French filmmaker François Truffaut, first introduced in the film 'Les Quatre Cents Coups' (The 400 Blows) in 1959. He serves as a semi-autobiographical representation of Truffaut himself and is depicted as a troubled young boy navigating the complexities of adolescence while feeling alienated from his family and society. The character's journey explores themes of freedom, identity, and the quest for understanding, making him an iconic figure in the French New Wave cinema.