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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 15,009 | $1,380,000 | 812$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 15,009 | $1,380,000 | 812$ |
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Australia:
Francois Truffaut managed to make The 400 Blows, which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
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India:
François Truffaut quipped that he did not want to see a movie of peasants eating with their hands.
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Australia:
Francois Truffaut is mentioned as a great director whose films were featured in seasons introduced by the author.
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France:
François Truffaut wrote to poet and filmmaker Jean Cocteau to invite him to his Parisian film club.
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France:
François Truffaut's correspondence reveals three decades of cinema's behind-the-scenes.
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Switzerland:
François Truffaut directed Gérard Depardieu in notable films like 'Le Dernier Métro'.
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Monaco:
François Truffaut is mentioned in relation to the film Les 400 coups.
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United Kingdom:
Francois Truffaut is referenced as Godard’s collaborator in the film.
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France:
François Truffaut is recognized for his film Le Dernier Métro.
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France:
François Truffaut was initially offered to direct 'Kramer vs. Kramer', highlighting his influence on Robert Benton.
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