François Truffaut
French film director, founder of French New Wave
ποΈFebruary 6, 1932 - October 21, 1984
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πBiography
François Truffaut was a French film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film critic. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of the French New Wave. His classic film 'The 400 Blows' is a defining moment in cinema history.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Founder of French New Wave
- β¦Cannes Best Director
- β¦Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
π¬Famous Quotes
"Film lovers are sick people
"I demand that a film express either the joy of making cinema or the agony of making cinema
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