Le Club des 400 coups(1953)

Le Club des 400 coups is a French film about an orphaned boy facing an uncertain future. When his grandmother dies, he has no one left and is set to enter the care system. His loyal friends refuse to let that happen. They devise a plan to kidnap him, determined to keep him in their world instead of losing him to the state. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and childhood independence against the backdrop of institutional separation. It's a touching story about how far young people will go to protect those they care about, and the bonds that matter more than official channels.