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François Truffaut

François Truffaut

Directing · 1932–1984 · Paris, France

IMDb

23 titles in this catalog with a median Balasaur Score of 75. The 1970s rate best: median 76 across 10 titles. François Truffaut appears most often alongside Jean-Pierre Léaud (6 titles), Charles Denner (3), Claude Jade (3).

Biography

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.

Acting 78

Writing 36

Directing 27

Production 18

Crew 1