Small Change

Small Change is a 1976 French film directed by François Truffaut that explores childhood innocence and child abuse in Thiers, France, during the summer of 1976. The story follows two young boys, Patrick Desmouceaux and Julien Leclou, as they navigate adolescence and face various challenges, including poverty, physical abuse, and difficult relationships with authority figures like their schoolteacher, Jean-François Richet. Through its vignette-style storytelling, the film conveys a powerful message about child abuse, injustice, and resilience, highlighting the importance of love, hope, and endurance in overcoming adversity.