Antoine Doinel is a fictional character created by French filmmaker François Truffaut. He first appeared in the 1959 film The 400 Blows, which is a semi-autobiographical story reflecting Truffaut's own childhood experiences. Doinel is portrayed as a young boy struggling with family issues and societal expectations in post-war France. The character of Doinel reappears in several subsequent films, including Stolen Kisses and Love on the Run. Throughout these films, he evolves from a troubled youth into a young adult navigating love and relationships. Doinel's journey is often seen as a representation of the complexities of growing up.