FRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT

François Truffaut
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: February 6, 1932
Deathday: October 21, 1984
Place of Birth: Paris, France
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Being Bo WiderbergSelf (archive footage)
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2023·
Passion Fanny ArdantSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2023·
Godard by GodardSelf (archive footage)
2023·
Godard CinemaSelf (archive footage)
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2021·
Morceaux de CannesSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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2016·
Vadim Mister CoolSelf (archive footage)
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2013·
Ain't MisbehavinSelf (archive footage)
2012·
To Be... A ClassicSelf (archive footage)
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2010·
Two in the WaveSelf (archive footage)
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2009·
Looking for TruffautSelf (archive footage)
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2001·
Léaud l'uniqueSelf (archive) - filmmaker
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Self (archive) - film critic, filmmaker
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1978·
The Green RoomJulien Davenne
1977·
François TruffautSelf
Un homme aux fénérailles (uncredited)
Claude Lacombe
1976·
Small ChangeMartine's father
1975·
ApostrophesSelf
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Officer (uncredited)
lui-même
1974·
Spécial cinémaSelf
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1973·
Day for NightFerrand, the Director
1972·
Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
Journalist (voice) (uncredited)
1971·
Two English GirlsNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
1970·
LangloisSelf
1970·
The Wild ChildLe Dr Jean Itard
1970·
Bed and BoardLe Marchand de Journaux (voice) (uncredited)
1967·
OmnibusSelf
Self
1966·
Carl Th. DreyerSelf
1964·
The Soft SkinLe Pompiste (voice) (uncredited)
Self
1963·
Take It AllSelf (uncredited)
Self
1962·
Los 4 GolpesThe Assassin
Self
1960·
The Army GameLe taulard passionné de lecture
1959·
The 400 BlowsHomme dans une fête foraine (non crédité)
1956·
CinépanoramaSelf
1956·
Fool’s MateParty guest (uncredited)
1956·
The Kreutzer SonataCameo (uncredited)
1954·
Reflets de CannesSelf
Production
Original Film Writer
Original Film Writer
2011·
The Magic SkinIdea
2004·
Their First FilmsDirector
Original Film Writer
1995·
Belle ÉpoqueWriter
1988·
The Little ThiefStory
1987·
Wings of DesireIn Memory Of
1983·
Confidentially YoursDialogue, Adaptation, Producer, Screenplay, Director
Original Film Writer
1983·
BreathlessAuthor
1981·
The Woman Next DoorScreenplay, Director, Producer
1980·
The Last MetroDialogue, Producer, Screenplay, Director
1979·
Love on the RunScreenplay, Director, Producer
1978·
The Green RoomScreenplay, Director, Producer
Producer, Director, Screenplay
1976·
That KidProducer
1976·
Small ChangeProducer, Director, Screenplay
Screenplay, Director
1973·
Day for NightScreenplay, Director
Writer, Director
1971·
Two English GirlsWriter, Director
1970·
The Wild ChildDialogue, Adaptation, Director, Screenplay
1970·
Bed and BoardScreenplay, Dialogue, Producer, Director
1969·
Mississippi MermaidAdaptation, Producer, Director
1969·
Naked ChildhoodProducer
1968·
Stolen KissesScreenplay, Dialogue, Producer, Director
1968·
The Bride Wore BlackAdaptation, Director
1966·
Fahrenheit 451Director, Screenplay
1964·
The Soft SkinScreenplay, Producer, Director
1964·
Mata Hari, Agent H21Screenplay
1962·
Jules and JimAdaptation, Director, Producer
1962·
Antoine and ColetteWriter, Director
1962·
Los 4 GolpesDirector
1962·
A Swelled HeadWriter
1962·
Love at TwentyDirector, Writer
1961·
A Story of WaterDirector, Writer
1961·
Le scarabée d'orProducer
1960·
The Army GameScreenplay, Co-Director, Adaptation, Producer
1960·
BreathlessStory, Original Story
Adaptation, Dialogue, Director
1960·
Testament of OrpheusAssociate Producer
1959·
The 400 BlowsScreenplay, Adaptation, Producer, Director
1958·
Anna the MaidProducer
1958·
The OverworkedWriter
1957·
The Mischief MakersScreenplay, Director