François Truffaut
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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.
Best François Truffaut Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from François Truffaut's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of François Truffaut.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | François Truffaut: My Life, a Screenplay | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Catherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Passion Fanny Ardant | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Godard Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Godard by Godard | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sous le soleil de Pialat | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jim Morrison: The End | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Les cahiers du cinéma, la création d'une empreinte | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | François Truffaut: Des films d'amour ! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Les secrets de François Truffaut | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Introducing My Father, François Truffaut | Self (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | André Malraux: Writer, Politician, Adventurer | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Françoise Dorléac, une promesse | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Vadim Mister Cool | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Truffaut / Godard, scénario d'une rupture | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | François Truffaut l'insoumis | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Two in the Wave | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Looking for Truffaut | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Once Upon a Time... 'Rome, Open City' | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years | Self (audio archival footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Monsieur Truffaut Meets Mr. Hitchcock | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomo | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | François Truffaut: The Man Who Loved Cinema - The Wild Child | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | François Truffaut: The Man Who Loved Cinema - Love & Death | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Secret of the Wild Child | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Green Room | Julien Davenne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Claude Lacombe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Man Who Loved Women | Un homme aux fénérailles (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Small Change | Martine's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Story of Adèle H. | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | I'm a Stranger Here Myself | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Day for Night | Ferrand, the Director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Gorgeous Girl Like Me | Journalist (narration) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Two English Girls | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bed and Board | Le Marchand de Journaux (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Wild Child | Le Dr Jean Itard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Carl Th. Dreyer | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Filmmakers of Our Time: François Truffaut or the Critical Spirit | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | La Nouvelle Vague par elle-même | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Le Pompiste (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Take It All | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Los 4 Golpes | The Assassin | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Army Game | Le taulard passionné de lecture | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The 400 Blows | Man in Funfair (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Fool’s Mate | Party guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Kreutzer Sonata | Cameo (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
François Truffaut - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of François Truffaut?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring François Truffaut is "Introducing My Father, François Truffaut" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has François Truffaut acted in?
François Truffaut has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by François Truffaut?
Other notable films include "Les cahiers du cinéma, la création d'une empreinte", "The 400 Blows", and "Les secrets de François Truffaut".