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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,809 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,621 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,162,312 | 4,430 | $68,800 | 65$ |
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Slovenia:
François Truffaut referred to him as the 'most important living director'.
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North Macedonia:
Francois Truffaut is the director of the film '400 Blows', which is a cornerstone of the French New Wave cinema.
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Liechtenstein:
François Truffaut co-wrote the screenplay for Jean-Luc Godard's influential film.
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Portugal:
François Truffaut criticized the compatibility of cinema and Great Britain.
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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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