About
François Roland Truffaut (February 6, 1932 – October 21, 1984) was an influential film critic and filmmaker and one of the founders of the French New Wave. In a film career lasting over a quarter of a century, he remains an icon of the French film industry. He was also a screenwriter, producer, and actor working on over twenty-five films. Along with Jean-Luc Godard, Truffaut was one of the most influential figures of the French New Wave, inspiring directors such as Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson.
Known for
Close Encounters of the Third KindMovie • 1977
BreathlessMovie • 1960
The 400 BlowsMovie • 1959
Wings of DesireMovie • 1987
Stolen KissesMovie • 1968
Shoot the Piano PlayerMovie • 1960
The Last MetroMovie • 1980
Mississippi MermaidMovie • 1969
Fahrenheit 451Movie • 1966
BreathlessMovie • 1983
The Bride Wore BlackMovie • 1968
Bed and BoardMovie • 1970
Jules and JimMovie • 1962
The Truth About CharlieMovie • 2002
Day for NightMovie • 1973
The Story of Adèle H.Movie • 1975
The Soft SkinMovie • 1964
The Wild ChildMovie • 1970
The Little ThiefMovie • 1988
Testament of OrpheusMovie • 1960
Antoine and ColetteMovie • 1962
A Gorgeous Kid Like MeMovie • 1972
The Woman Next DoorMovie • 1981
The Man Who Loved WomenMovie • 1983