François Truffaut

Born: 6th of February 1932

Died: 21st of October 1984 (aged 52)

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.

François Truffaut's Filmography

The World of Jacques Demy

The World of Jacques Demy

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Self (archive footage)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

  •   Movie
  • 1977
Claude Lacombe
The Story of Adèle H.

The Story of Adèle H.

  •   Movie
  • 1975
Officer (uncredited)
Day for Night

Day for Night

  •   Movie
  • 1973
Ferrand, the Director
The Wild Child

The Wild Child

  •   Movie
  • 1970
Le Dr Jean Itard
The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

  •   Movie
  • 1959
Man in Funfair (uncredited)
The Truth About Charlie

The Truth About Charlie

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Original Film Writer
Wings of Desire

Wings of Desire

  •   Movie
  • 1987
In Memory Of
Breathless

Breathless

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Author
The Last Metro

The Last Metro

  •   Movie
  • 1980
Director, Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay
The Story of Adèle H.

The Story of Adèle H.

  •   Movie
  • 1975
Director, Screenplay
Day for Night

Day for Night

  •   Movie
  • 1973
Director, Screenplay
The Wild Child

The Wild Child

  •   Movie
  • 1970
Director, Adaptation, Dialogue, Screenplay
The Bride Wore Black

The Bride Wore Black

  •   Movie
  • 1968
Director, Adaptation
Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

  •   Movie
  • 1966
Director, Screenplay
Jules and Jim

Jules and Jim

  •   Movie
  • 1962
Director, Producer, Adaptation
Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

  •   Movie
  • 1960
Director, Adaptation, Dialogue
Testament of Orpheus

Testament of Orpheus

  •   Movie
  • 1960
Associate Producer
The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

  •   Movie
  • 1959
Director, Producer, Adaptation, Screenplay