François Truffaut
François Truffaut was a French filmmaker, actor, and film critic born on February 6, 1932, in Paris. He was a key figure in the French New Wave cinema movement and is best known for his films such as 'The 400 Blows' and 'Jules and Jim.' Truffaut's influence extended beyond his own work, particularly through his interviews with Alfred Hitchcock, which were compiled in the seminal book 'Hitchcock/Truffaut,' where he explored Hitchcock's innovative techniques and philosophies in filmmaking.
Born on Feb 06, 1932 (93 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,323 | $2,700,000 | 967$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,818 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,916,011 | 27,141 | $2,705,100 | 970$ |
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Ireland:
François Truffaut argued that the persuasive tools of cinema cannot fail to generate a surge of interest.
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United Kingdom:
François Truffaut directed a film featuring Julie Christie in dual roles, highlighting themes of conformity and rebellion.
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Portugal:
François Truffaut inspired the story for 'O Acossado'.
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Greece:
François Truffaut inspired the story of 'Breathless' and was a close friend of Jean-Luc Godard.
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United Kingdom:
François Truffaut was a friend of Godard and wrote the original outline for Breathless.
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France:
François Truffaut plays the role of Claude Lacombe in 'Rencontres du troisième type', and was a favorite filmmaker of Steven Spielberg.
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Switzerland:
Tim Fehlbaum was influenced by François Truffaut's interview book with Alfred Hitchcock.
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Liechtenstein:
François Truffaut conducted a series of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock that are compiled in the seminal book Hitchcock/Truffaut.
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