François Truffaut
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.
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Who is François Truffaut?+
François Truffaut was a seminal French filmmaker, critic, and actor who co-founded the French New Wave movement.
What is François Truffaut known for?+
He is widely known for the Antoine Doinel cycle, which includes The 400 Blows, and for acclaimed films such as Jules and Jim and The Last Metro.
Which institution is François Truffaut associated with?+
He was deeply associated with Cahiers du cinéma, where he began his career as a polemical film critic before transitioning into directing. Follow his career on Mood.
