François Truffaut
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 F...
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.
Known for
Close Encounters of the Third Kind1977 · Claude Lacombe3.7ActuallyLike
The 400 Blows1959 · Homme dans une fête foraine (non crédité)4.0ActuallyLike
Breathless1960 · Original Story, Story3.7ActuallyLike
Wings of Desire1987 · In Memory Of3.9ActuallyLike
Fahrenheit 4511966 · Director, Screenplay3.6ActuallyLike
Jules and Jim1962 · Director, Producer, Adaptation3.8ActuallyLike
Day for Night1973 · Ferrand, the Director3.9ActuallyLike
Stolen Kisses1968 · Director, Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay3.6ActuallyLike pages
Breathless1960 · Story3.7ActuallyLikeClose Encounters of the Third Kind1977 · Claude Lacombe3.7ActuallyLikeDay for Night1973 · Ferrand, the Director, Director, Screenplay3.9ActuallyLikeFahrenheit 4511966 · Director, Screenplay3.6ActuallyLikeJules and Jim1962 · Director, Producer3.8ActuallyLikeThe 400 Blows1959 · Director, Screenplay, Producer4.0ActuallyLike
The Last Metro1980 · Director, Screenplay, Producer3.6ActuallyLikeCast credits
Close Encounters of the Third Kind1977 · Claude Lacombe3.7ActuallyLikeThe 400 Blows1959 · Homme dans une fête foraine (non crédité)4.0ActuallyLikeDay for Night1973 · Ferrand, the Director3.9ActuallyLike
Bed and Board1970 · Le Marchand de Journaux (voice) (uncredited)3.5
The Wild Child1970 · Le Dr Jean Itard3.5
The Soft Skin1964 · Le Pompiste (voice) (uncredited)3.6
The Story of Adèle H.1975 · Officer (uncredited)3.5
The Man Who Loved Women1977 · Un homme aux fénérailles (uncredited)3.6
Small Change1976 · Martine's father3.6
Two English Girls1971 · Narrator (voice) (uncredited)3.5
The Green Room1978 · Julien Davenne3.3
A Gorgeous Girl Like Me1972 · Journalist (voice) (uncredited)3.1
The Secret of the Wild Child1994 · Self4.0
Fool’s Mate1956 · Party guest (uncredited)3.3
The World of Jacques Demy1995 · Self (archive footage)3.5
The Kreutzer Sonata1956 · Cameo (uncredited)3.1
Ain't Misbehavin2013 · Self (archive footage)3.1
Jim Morrison: The End2021 · Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)3.6Crew credits
The 400 Blows1959 · Director, Producer, Screenplay, Adaptation4.0ActuallyLikeBreathless1960 · Original Story, Story3.7ActuallyLikeWings of Desire1987 · In Memory Of3.9ActuallyLikeFahrenheit 4511966 · Director, Screenplay3.6ActuallyLikeJules and Jim1962 · Director, Producer, Adaptation3.8ActuallyLikeDay for Night1973 · Director, Screenplay3.9ActuallyLikeStolen Kisses1968 · Director, Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay3.6The Last Metro1980 · Director, Screenplay, Producer, Dialogue3.6ActuallyLike
Shoot the Piano Player1960 · Director, Adaptation, Dialogue3.6Bed and Board1970 · Director, Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay3.5The Wild Child1970 · Director, Screenplay, Adaptation, Dialogue3.5
The Woman Next Door1981 · Director, Screenplay, Producer3.5
The Bride Wore Black1968 · Director, Adaptation3.6
Antoine and Colette1962 · Director, Writer3.6The Soft Skin1964 · Director, Producer, Screenplay3.6The Story of Adèle H.1975 · Director, Screenplay3.5
Breathless1983 · Author2.9ActuallyLike
Love on the Run1979 · Director, Producer, Screenplay3.5